UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday welcomed the formation of a new government in Iraq, saying that it "is a positive step towards political stability and peace in the country."

"The secretary-general welcomes today's announcement of the formation of a new inclusive government in Iraq and congratulates Haider al-Abadi on his confirmation as Iraq's prime minister," said a statement issued here by Ban's spokesman. "At this challenging moment for Iraq and the region, today's decision by the Iraqi Council of Representatives is a positive step towards political stability and peace in the country."

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