United Nations Secretary-General Departs Baghdad After Concluding Official Visit and Attending Ceremony Marking the Conclusion of UNAMI’s Mandate

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. Mr. António Guterres, departed Baghdad on the evening of Saturday, 13 December 2025, following an official visit during which he attended the ceremony marking the conclusion of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, was present to see off the Secretary-General, reaffirming the Government of the Republic of Iraq’s appreciation for the visit and the positive messages it conveyed, which reflected the strength of the partnership between the Republic of Iraq and the UN.

At the conclusion of his visit, the Secretary-General expressed his pleasure at visiting Iraq, noting that the positivity of mutually agreed conclusions provide a solid foundation for moving toward new modalities of cooperation. H.E. emphasized that the UN will continue to work with the Republic of Iraq through various frameworks aligned with the next phase and the priorities of the government of Iraq.

The Secretary-General also expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the government of Iraq for the cooperation and support extended throughout the years of UNAMI’s mandate, commending the progress achieved and expressing confidence in the future of the partnership between Iraq and the UN.