Building support for the new Iraq
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January 02, 2009A new phase in Iraqi history has begun
The handover of security to the Iraqis on January 1st and the retrieval of sovereignty opens up a new phase in Iraqi history. Surely, the key priority is helping Iraqis to rebuild their shattered country. We stand with the new and independent Iraqi labour movement which still needs support in its campaign to lift old and new restrictions on its activities. The unions and others can do so much to consolidate a vibrant civil society and democracy as well as making sure that social justice is part of the new Iraq. This also requires renewing the economy. From our two delegations to Iraq – to the Kurdistan Region in 2006 and Baghdad in 2008 – we also know, from talking to union activists and ministers, that there is a great need for UK investment and trade together with other links and exchanges such as Iraq's plans to give 10,000 Iraqi students scholarships overseas. Happy New Year Gary Kent |