Background

ICI background

The International Compact with Iraq (ICI) was launched in Sharm el-Sheikh on 3 May 2007, following two preparatory conferences in New York.

The ICI is an international partnership running over five years. Its purpose is to support the political process in Iraq needed to create stability and improve the conditions for equitable and sustainable development, and to support the strengthening of democracy and respect for human rights in Iraq. The ICI entails a commitment on the part of Iraq to implement economic and political reforms with international support. The ICI is led by the government of Iraq and co-chaired by the UN.

Conference background

Sweden was asked to host the first annual review conference by Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. The conference represents a one-year review of progress made within the ICI framework where Iraq and the UN will present a joint report on its implementation. The conference, which will be held at ministerial level, will be co-chaired by the Prime Minister of Iraq Nouri al-Maliki and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

The conference in Stockholm will provide the participants with an opportunity to review the progress made in achieving the objectives of the ICI and discuss further steps towards their fulfilment, and consolidate international support.

For further information about the International Compact with Iraq (ICI) please visit the ICI website: www.iraqcompact.org.