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O 181331Z JUN 09
FM SECSTATE WASHDC
TO RUCNDT/USMISSION USUN NEW YORK IMMEDIATE 6565
INFO RUEHAK/AMEMBASSY ANKARA IMMEDIATE 8926
RUEHGB/AMEMBASSY BAGHDAD IMMEDIATE 6687

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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