New Iraqi president named, cabinet presented, reax

• published: 21 Jul 2015
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1. UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi, new Iraqi President Ghazi Mashal Ajil al-Yawer and Prime Minister Iyad Allawi enter briefing 2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Lakhdar Brahimi, UN envoy to Iraq "It is my honour and my pleasure to stand alongside their excellencies - Ghazi Mashal Ajil al-Yawer, the new president of Iraq, and Doctor Iyad Allawi, the new Prime Minister. Allow me first of all to express to both of them, and through them, to their colleagues in the new government, my sincere congratulations and best wishes for the success of their mission. I think that the people of Iraq will be praying all over the country for the success of their mission which aims at starting the rebuilding of the new Iraq. During the last few days I have had detailed discussions with President Ajil al-Yawer and with Doctor Allawi concerning the formation of the government, and I submitted to Doctor Allawi suggestions and recommendations we arrived at as a result of the consultations we held during three visits to Iraq, and these discussions, as you know, took place with the Governing Council the CPA and large segments of the Iraqi people." 3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Ghazi Mashal Ajil al-Yawer, New Iraqi President "Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. It's my pleasure to stand here in front of you to express on behalf of all Iraqis our deepest gratitude to the United Nations represented by UN General Secretary, his excellency Mr Kofi Annan and our friend, his excellency Mister Lakhdar Brahimi for the great human efforts exerted for assisting Iraqis to step forward towards full sovereignty through the formation of the Ira3qi interim Government which Mister Brahimi spent a great effort with a lot of bravery and distinguished wisdom. We Iraqis also look forward for being granted full sovereignty through a Security Council resolution to enable us to rebuild a free, independent, democratic and federal unified homeland. Thank you very much." 4. SOUNDBITE (English) Iyad Allawi, New Iraqi Prime Minister "Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. I'm going to lay out my vision and my government goals later today in the official ceremony but now really I would like to express my deepest thanks to the United Nations and the Secretary General and to his distinguished envoy Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi for his vital role and support in the political process in Iraq, and for his unique contribution made to Iraq in these difficult times that Iraq's passing through. After 35 years of ruthless tyrannical regime, and after the liberation of Iraq by the coalition forces under the leadership of the United States, we are starting now our march towards sovereignty and democracy and establishing the interim government in Iraq during this critical junction in history of this nation. It is with acknowledgement and deepest appreciation we thank the United Nations and especially the efforts done by Mr. Brahimi, and his capabilities and unique experience in bringing about a positive experience in Iraq. 5. Brahimi, al-Yawer and Allawi exit briefing 6. Adnan Pachachi, former Iraqi foreign minister, walking up stairs 7. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Adnan Pachachi, former Iraqi foreign minister "In fact, I'd like to correct an idea. There were lies and misconceptions saying that the Coalition Authority wanted to impose me as President, this is incorrect. The Coalition Authority didn't nominate me at all. The Coalition Authority nominated another person. After the Authority had seen that the majority of the Iraqi people supported me, so its attitude changed.'' 8. Pachachi standing up 9. SOUNDBITE: (English) Adnan Pachachi, former Iraqi foreign minister 10. Pachachi with media STORYLINE: At least three people were killed and 20 were injured, the military said. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/02362637b209112feed2d7b23587957b Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork