Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for Iraq Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert affirmed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's keenness to follow up on Iraqi affairs and his desire to visit Baghdad.
During her meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohamed al-Hakim, the UN official reviewed the mission's activities in Iraq since she took office, besides her meetings with Iraqi officials and Shiite cleric Ali al-Sistani.
Hennis-Plasschaert discussed with Hakim cooperation between the two sides in removing landmines and planted explosives from the Iraqi territory. They also reviewed efforts to combat corruption.