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Plasschaert praises the Sudanese government's steps before the United Nations: Its efforts are promising Yesterday, 17:17 Al-Ghad Press/Baghdad The United Nations Representative in Iraq, Jeanine Plasschaert, announced today, Tuesday, that the Iraqi government has taken important steps in reforming the financial and banking sector . During her briefing to the Security Council on developments in Iraq, and followed by Al-Ghad Press, Plasschaert said, “The government of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani has presented important steps and promising initiatives within a year of its formation. ” She added, "The Iraqi government has taken important steps in reforming the financial and banking sector, and Iraq is now in a position to seize opportunities ." She indicated that "the Iraqi government has taken steps in the budget that allow for an increase in private sector investments," noting that "Iraq has made efforts to secure its borders with Iran, and we welcome the continued efforts to activate bilateral committees between Iraq and Turkey. " Regarding Khor Abdullah, the UN envoy said, “The Iraqi government has made clear beyond doubt its commitment to the principles of international law and its respect for bilateral agreements and United Nations resolutions,” stressing that “Iraq is committed to its positive relations with its neighbors. ” Plasschaert noted, "The Iraqi government has placed achieving water security as one of its top priorities ." At the conclusion of Plasschaert's briefing, Security Council members are likely to praise "the efforts of the Iraqi government during its first year in power, and welcome the relative political stability it has maintained and the progress it has achieved in developing its government's programme, including approving the budget and setting the date for local elections," according to a previous statement. Today, Tuesday, the UN Security Council.
