A woman became a representative of Iraq at the UN

Iraq appointed by his representative to the UN female diplomat Agil al-Hashemi.

According to the Al-Bayan newspaper published in the UAE, Agil Khamhey has extensive experience in diplomatic work, was invariably included in the Iraqi delegations in large international forums. She worked under the leadership of the tariff of Aziz, Muhammad al-Sahhaf and Naji Al-Hadisi, who have been the posts of Foreign Ministers Iraq in recent years. The new representative will fly to New York next week, RIA Novosti reports.

The former representative of Iraq at the UN Muhammad ad-Duri, after removing, signed a contract with the Emirates satellite television channel Al-Arabia , where he will conduct a foreign policy program.

Ad-Duri ended his diplomatic career on April 10 in New York with tears in his eyes and the words "The game is finished." He is the first of the encirclement of former President Iraq Saddam Hussein renounced his regime.

Having admitted that the regime of Saddam Hussein is no longer controlled by Baghdad, he expressed hope for a fast transition of the Iraqi people to a peaceful life.

Ad-Duri said that he had lost touch with the Iraqi leadership a few days ago.

The permanent representative of Iraq at the UN emphasized that until April 10, despite the well -known circumstances, continued to regularly fulfill his duties. In particular, he regularly attended meetings of the "Arab faction" in the community of nations.

The newspaper also reports that the Iraqi foreign commission decided to close 30 out of 68 diplomatic missions abroad and canceling the old -style passports.