Baghdad: Special Representative of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General for Iraq and Head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Mohammed bin Awad Al Hassan affirmed that the parliamentary elections in Iraq represent a milestone in the path toward consolidating democracy and political engagement in the country. Holding these elections within the specified time is clear evidence of the Iraqis' determination to uphold the option of the peaceful circulation of power and resort to ballot boxes as a legitimate vehicle to express the popular will, Al Hassan said in press remarks. According to Qatar News Agency, he further noted that the UN is closely monitoring the electoral process, indicating that the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) has energized colossal efforts to ensure the polling is organized in a transparent and regulated atmosphere. These steps are a vital breakthrough in building state institutions and bolstering the Iraqis' confidence in the electoral process, he underlined, hig hlighting that UNAMI is working in unison with the Iraqi authorities to support the technical and logistical aspects of the electoral process. The UN has provided technical counselling and contributed to fostering integrity and transparency measures to ensure comprehensive and competitive elections that express the voters' real desires, Al Hassan pointed out. Finally, Al Hassan added that Iraq possesses the experience and desire that qualify it to surmount challenges and accomplish elections that genuinely mirror the Iraqis' aspirations for building a prosperous and stable nation. He underscored that the UN will always remain a supportive partner in backing every national effort that helps entrench democracy and build robust institutions for the service of Iraqi citizens.
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