VOL. XLIV

No. 28

9-July-2001

IRAQ

UN Sanctions: An Iraqi Perspective

The Security Council debate on Iraqi sanctions a fortnight ago provided the Iraqi Government with a public opportunity to air its views on UN sanctions. The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Riyadh al-Qaisi, made a comprehensive presentation on the subject on 28 June. The following are extracts from his speech, which was made both in Arabic and English. The sub-titles were provided by MEES.

Introduction:I wish...