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09STATE63088
2009-06-18 13:31:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
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USUN INSTRUCTION FOR JUNE 18 PRESIDENTIAL

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USUN FOR GERMAIN AND KUJAWINSKI

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TAGS: PREL UNSC IZ
SUBJECT: USUN INSTRUCTION FOR JUNE 18 PRESIDENTIAL
STATEMENT ON UNAMI

UNCLAS STATE 063088

SIPDIS
USUN FOR GERMAIN AND KUJAWINSKI

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL UNSC IZ
SUBJECT: USUN INSTRUCTION FOR JUNE 18 PRESIDENTIAL
STATEMENT ON UNAMI


1. (U) This is an action request. USUN is instructed to join
consensus on the UN Security Council Presidential Statement
on UNAMI to be adopted on June 18 (para 2). The U.S. shared
points with the Turkish Mission in New York that are largely
incorporated in para 2. USUN should refer any further
substantive changes on the PRST to the Department prior to
joining consensus for adoption.


2. (U) Begin text:

--The Security Council reaffirms its commitment to the
independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of
Iraq, and emphasizes the importance of the stability and
security of Iraq for its people, the region, and the
international community.
--The Security Council commends the important efforts made by
the Government of Iraq to strengthen democracy and the rule
of law, to improve security and public order and combat
terrorism and sectarian violence across the country, and
reiterates its support to the people and the Government of
Iraq in their efforts to build a secure, stable, united and
democratic country, based on the rule of law and respect for
human rights.
--The Security Council reaffirms its full support for the
United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) in
advising, supporting and assisting the Iraqi people and
Government to strengthen democratic institutions, advance
inclusive political dialogue and national reconciliation,
facilitate regional dialogue, aid vulnerable groups,
strengthen gender equality, promote the protection of human
rights, including through the work of the Independent High
Commission for Human Rights, and promote judicial and legal
reform.
--The Security Council encourages UNAMI,s continued work, in
coordination with the Government of Iraq, to help create
conditions conducive to voluntary, safe, dignified, and
sustainable return of Iraqi refugees and internally displaced
persons, and welcomes further attention to this issue by all
concerned.
--The Security Council underscores UNAMI,s important role in
supporting the Iraqi people and Government to promote
dialogue, ease tension, and develop a just and fair solution
for the nation,s disputed internal boundaries, and calls
upon all the relevant parties to participate in an inclusive
dialogue to this end.
--The Security Council emphasizes UNAMI,s efforts to assist
the Iraqi Government and the Independent High Electoral
Commission in the development of processes for holding
elections. The Security Council strongly endorses UNAMI,s
continued assistance to the Iraqi people and Government in
preparation for Kurdistan Regional Government elections in
July 2009 and Iraqi national parliamentary elections in
January 2010.
--The Security Council congratulates departing SRSG Staffan
de Mistura on his strong leadership of UNAMI, and expresses
deep gratitude to all the UN staff in Iraq for their
courageous and tireless efforts.
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