UN envoy in Iraq continues canvassing views of broad cross-section of society7 April 2004 – United Nations Special Adviser Lakhdar Brahimi today continued his series of meetings with Iraqi officials and other leaders as part of an effort to canvass a broad range of views on the political transition set for the end of June, when United States-led occupation forces are scheduled to transfer power to an Iraqi administration.
"He is seeking the opinions of all sectors of society on the question of the transition, the form of a transitional administration, how to proceed and what kind of body should be formed to receive power on 1 July," said Ahmad Fawzi, the envoy's spokesman.
Mr. Fawzi added that there is consensus on the 30 June date for the transfer of sovereignty. "What we don't know yet is what body would be acceptable to Iraqis and how it should be selected," he explained.
Today, Mr. Brahimi met with another member of the Governing Council, Sheikh Ghazi of Mosul, as well as the country's Minister of Education, Dr. Ala'a Alwan, who worked previously for over a decade at the UN World Health Organization (WHO) before returning to Iraq to help rebuild the country.
The envoy also held meetings with representatives of trade unions, including the Chairman of the General Union of Workers as well as senior representatives of teachers and farmers groups. In addition, he spoke with leaders of the Iraqi women's movement, intellectuals and students.
Mr. Brahimi also continues consulting on an ad hoc basis with members of the Coalitional Provisional Authority (CPA), Mr. Fawzi said.
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