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Kuwait to partner with France’s Gustave Roussy for new cancer center

KUWAIT: Preparations are underway to move the Kuwait Cancer Control Center to a new facility, Health Minister Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi said Tuesday, stressing that the transition will ensure uninterrupted services for patients. “The partnership with France’s Gustave Roussy Hospital represents a strategic addition that will boost the center’s capabilities in training, treatment, and scientific research,” Dr Al-Awadhi said, highlighting the ministry’s full support for ongoing development projects.

According to a press release published by Kuwaiti law firm ASAR, the partnership with the hospital was formalized through the licensing of Gustave Roussy International (GRI) in Kuwait, creating the “Gustave Roussy for Cancer Treatment Hospital Kuwait.” The license, issued under Law No. 116 of 2013 by the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), allows foreign investors to fully own the company and provides exemptions on taxes and customs duties. GRI is affiliated with Europe’s leading cancer center in Villejuif, Paris, which treats over 250,000 patients worldwide each year.

The new hospital aims to bring cutting-edge cancer care technology to the country, support public health services, reduce the number of patients seeking treatment abroad and provide advanced training for Kuwaiti medical professionals. The French hospital had signed an MoU with the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health earlier this year.

Dr Al-Awadhi chaired a meeting Tuesday with the Kuwait Cancer Control Center’s board to review the move, which includes detailed logistical, technical and operational planning. Officials also discussed activating international collaboration with Gustave Roussy, transferring advanced expertise in cancer diagnosis and treatment, arranging exchange visits and developing training programs for national specialists.

The meeting further emphasized updating treatment protocols, supporting early detection programs, and expanding psychological and social services for patients and their families. “These efforts align with Kuwait Vision 2035 for the health sector,” Dr. Al-Awadhi added. The new facility is designed to meet the highest international medical…

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On Thursday, the UN and Iraq signed a new agreement, the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2025 to 2029, to assist the country in making progress on its national goals, which are also reflected in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by Member States in 2015. 

The agreement comes ahead of the closure of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), which has been helping the government with key policy issues for more than two decades.

“Signing the Framework is a natural and honourable transition of the relationship between the United Nations and the Republic of Iraq,” said UNAMI chief Mohamed Al Hassan. “It reflects an orderly and responsible departure from support to political stability to the stage of consolidating sustainable development partnership between Iraq and the organization.” 

Listen to our interview with Mr. Al Hassan on UNAMI’s closure.

About the framework 

In order to achieve the 2030 Agenda, which also includes the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), countries need not only to work collectively, but to also do their part on a national level.  

Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks are agreements between the UN and individual governments which give countries the tools to achieve these goals, from planning to implementation and monitoring.  

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  4. Strengthening rule of law and good governance. 

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The implementation, monitoring and reporting of the UN-Iraq development framework will be guided by a steering committee co-chaired by Iraq’s Ministry of Planning and the UN Resident Coordinator who leads the country team. 

Government institutions and UN agencies will come together to review progress annually and ensure the framework remains on track.  

Implementation will be supported by a dedicated fund, alongside a strategy to mobilise resources for necessary funding. 

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Development cooperation agreement marks new phase in UN-Iraq partnership

On Thursday, the UN and Iraq signed a new agreement, the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2025 to 2029, to assist the country in making progress on its national goals, which are also reflected in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by Member States in 2015.

The agreement comes ahead of the closure of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), which has been helping the government with key policy issues for more than two decades.

“Signing the Framework is a natural and honourable transition of the relationship between the United Nations and the Republic of Iraq,” said UNAMI chief Mohamed Al Hassan. “It reflects an orderly and responsible departure from support to political stability to the stage of consolidating sustainable development partnership between Iraq and the organization.”

Listen to our interview with Mr. Al Hassan on UNAMI’s closure.

About the framework

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  1. Improved access to education, health and social services.
  2. Creating opportunities for jobs and economic growth.
  3. Protecting the environment and addressing climate change.
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How will it be achieved?

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End of UN mission in Iraq seen as opportunity to assert sovereignty

The closing of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq presents Baghdad with an opportunity to assert full sovereignty after years of conflict, officials and experts told The National.

At the government’s request, Unami will stop operations by the end of this month after 22 years of assisting the country in its transition to democracy after the 2003 US-led invasion that toppled longtime ruler Saddam Hussein.

The mission was established to support Iraq’s rebuilding of state institutions and democratic governance. It also helped to co-ordinate post-conflict humanitarian and reconstruction efforts.

“The end of Unami marks Iraq’s renewed assertion of sovereignty after two decades of political support from the UN,” a government official told The National.

However, the UN will remain a vital asset in addressing Iraq’s economic, social, and institutional challenges through technical and co-operative efforts, he said.

“Handled wisely, this transition could mature Iraq-UN relations into a balanced partnership based on support rather than oversight,” said the official, who asked not to be named because he is not authorised to speak to the media.

‘No longer needed’

Renad Mansour, director of the Iraq Initiative at London’s Chatham House, said Baghdad sought to end Unami’s mission to present a “normal Iraq” to the international community.

“The idea was to present a different type of Iraq that did not have a specific UN special representative that reports to the Security Council,” Mr Mansour told The National, and added that it “seemed unnecessary” to Iraq’s leaders.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani’s government was formed after “Iraqi leaders came together on their own to build their state” without the UN’s assistance, Mr Mansour said. This was the move that pushed Baghdad to say it “no longer needed Unami”, he said.

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Era of international missions in Iraq is over, caretaker PM declares

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Iraq no longer needs international missions on its territory, caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani said on Saturday, pointing to the end of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and the drawdown of the Global Coalition.

Speaking at an official ceremony marking the Iraqi Martyr Day, Al-Sudani explained that the conclusion of both missions underscored what he described as Iraq’s “regained sovereignty” after years of conflict and foreign intervention.

The winding down of the Coalition’s military role against ISIS and the closure of UNAMI marked a shift in Iraq’s relations with international partners, from security-focused engagement to normal state-to-state cooperation, he added.

The caretaker PM also called on political forces to swiftly form the next government, describing the transition as a critical test for Iraq’s democratic process.

UNAMI, established in 2003 under a United Nations Security Council mandate following the US-led invasion, is set to end its work on December 31, 2025, after a final extension requested by Baghdad.

Meanwhile, the US-led Coalition has begun a phased withdrawal from Iraq, scheduled to run through September 2026. The plan envisages departures from Baghdad, followed by a reduced US presence of fewer than 500 personnel in Erbil before their redeployment to Kuwait.



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‘You carried the flag with honour’: Minister welcomes home Iraq veterans

“You carried the flag of Fiji with honour, discipline, and courage,” acknowledged the Minister for Defence and Veterans Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua, as he officially welcomed home 156 soldiers returning from Iraq last night.

The arrival marks a historic milestone for the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF), signaling the conclusion of Fiji’s deployment under the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI), which officially wraps up this year.

the Minister for Defence and Veterans Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua, as he officially welcomed home 156 soldiers returning from Iraq last night.

Minister for Defence and Veterans Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua officially welcomed home 156 soldiers returning from Iraq last night.

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Emotional scenes of relief and joy filled Nadi International Airport as families and friends gathered late into the night to embrace their loved ones after months of separation.

Following the reunion at the terminal, the contingent was transported to Black Rock Camp in Votualevu, Nadi for a formal welcoming ceremony.

Mr Tikoduadua, accompanied by the Commander Joint Task Force Command (JTFC), Brigadier Manoa Gadai, praised the personnel for their professionalism in a volatile region.

“I am proud to welcome you home safely,” the Minister told the gathered troops. “Your safe return is something we are deeply thankful for.”

A total of 156 Fiji Military personnel returned home last night after completing their Peacekeeping Assistance mission in Iraq under the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI).

A total of 156 Fiji Military personnel returned home last night after completing their Peacekeeping Assistance mission in Iraq under the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI).

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Iraq, Prime Minister Al Sudani: “We no longer need international missions on the ground”

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Iraq no longer needs international missions on its soil, Iraq’s interim prime minister said today. Mohammed Shia al Sudani, emphasizing the imminent end of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and the gradual withdrawal of the International Coalition against the Islamic State. Speaking at an official ceremony marking Iraqi Martyrs’ Day, Al Sudani explained that the conclusion of both missions demonstrates Iraq’s “regained sovereignty” after years of conflict and foreign intervention.

The outgoing prime minister in Baghdad stressed that the reduction in the military role of the international coalition and the closure of UNAMI mark a shift in Iraq’s relations with its partners, moving from a security-focused engagement to normal cooperation between states.

UNAMI, established in 2003 under a mandate from the United Nations Security Council, is scheduled to end its operations on December 31, according to the agreement. At the same time, the US-led Coalition against the Islamic State will continue its gradual withdrawal from the country until September 2026. The plan calls for its withdrawal from Baghdad and a reduced US presence in Erbil to fewer than 500 personnel.

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Sudani: The end of the UNAMI and international coalition mission is a sign of the consolidation of Iraqs sovereignty

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) – International Service: According to the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement information site, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia Sudani said in his speech at the official ceremony on the occasion of Iraqi Martyrs’ Day: Iraq has witnessed exceptional activity over the past three years, which is an achievement for Iraq, its people, and its national forces.

 

Sudani stated that the most notable of these achievements is the end of the international coalition mission against ISIS and the end of UNAMI’s activities in Iraq, which indicates the strength of Iraq’s sovereignty and the independence of its political decision.

 

The Iraqi Prime Minister, referring to the recognition of Iraq’s political and security success by the United Nations and the international community, stated that Iraq has established balanced relations with its regional and international environment as a state with full sovereignty and armed forces capable of maintaining security.

 

Al-Sudani said that after achieving these achievements, the Iraqi people turned to elections and strengthened the democratic process, which shows support for the results of the government’s continuous work and priorities.

 

He added that the Iraqi parliamentary elections witnessed effective participation, which can be described as an important turning point in consolidating the country’s democratic process.

 

The Iraqi Prime Minister called on the national forces to seize the opportunity and fulfill their legal obligations through an independent national decision.

 

He stressed that hope has returned to all of Iraqi society and the wheel of development has been set in motion, and Iraq welcomes all constructive partnerships with friendly and brotherly countries.

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