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Headline Iraq's Foreign Minister Addressing Security Council

Caption Description Hoshyar Zebari, Foreign Minister of Iraq, addressing the Security Council, regarding the situation in Iraq pursuant to paragraph 30 of resolution 1546 (2004). Mr. Zebari has complained to the Security Council about Syria's failure to stem the flow of foreign fighters aiding the Iraqi insurgency and made a plea for more international help. ""Regrettably, the bulk of foreign fighters and terrorists are infiltrating from Syria, and the Syrian government has not demonstrated any serious cooperation to help us stop their transit,"" Mr. Zebari says. He called on the United Nations to take a more vocal and visible role, especially in organizing next month's constitutional referendum.

Unique Identifier UN7747949

NICA ID 94699

Production Date 09/21/2005 2:51:26 PM

City/Location New York

Country United States of America

Credit UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

File size 2.12 MB