Thank you President, and let me start by welcoming the Representative of Iraq towards the Chamber. We’d like to give thanks to the Special Advisor for that expertise and dedication he and his team has shown in pursuing accountability for the criminal offenses committed by Daesh. First, we desired the breadth of assistance between UNITAD and Iraq, as we’ve heard from your Special Advisor. In particular, we all welcome technical assistance regarding the excavation of several mass grave sites, info sharing, and tailored-assistance for investigations, and capacity developing of the Iraqi judiciary and prosecutors, particularly relating to proof collection. We also commend UNITAD’s assistance to Iraq on UN sanctions, including its plans to share information, which could help support designating Daesh members under the 1267 EL sanctions regime. We look forward to the conclusion of the relevant Memorandum of Understanding with the Authorities of Iraq. Let me reiterate the importance of collaboration between Iraq, including the Kurdistan Regional Govt, and UNITAD. Wide ranging, plus comprehensive coordination between most three is crucial for improvement. Following Iraq’s elections, we have been pleased to hear of the romantic relationship that is being built between new Iraqi government and UNITAD and we hope that collaboration will continue to deepen, and deliver justice regarding survivors. Four and a half years since UNITAD started its work, the need for justice for Daesh’s appalling crimes is undiminished. As we’ve heard, these were crimes against the people, the history, and the culture of Iraq. Nadia Murad told the conference on Preventing Sexual Assault in Conflict in London last week that, and I quote: “Survivors around the world don’t need a call to action. We want action, period. ” UNITAD is a key part of basically, working to deliver justice with regard to survivors. So we commend the Government of Iraq for its wedding with UNITAD’s important work. Let me highlight two areas of progress in particular from the final six months. Thanks a lot. For our part, we all reiterate our strong support for UNITAD’s pursuit of liability for Daesh atrocities, in Iraq and around the world. Second, all of us welcome the outreach that will UNITAD has prioritised with affected communities in Iraq. This has built trust, plus enabled the collection of testimonies that have been used in the prosecution of Daesh members all over the world, drawing on the support plus provision of assistance of UNITAD. President,
