UN Security Council
2006

special resolution concerning Iraq that is being prepared. Meanwhile, I ask that the present letter be distributed to the members of the Security Council as soon as possible. (Signed) Nuri Kamel al-Maliki Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq 06-63235 5 S/RES/1723 (2006) Annex II Letter dated 17 November 2006 from the Secretary of State of the United States of America to the President of the Security Council Having reviewed the request of the Government of Iraq to extend the mandate of the Multinational Force (MNF) in Iraq and following consultations with the Government of Iraq, I am writing to confirm, consistent with this request, that MNF under unified command stands ready to continue to fulfil its mandate as set out in Security Council resolution 1546 (2004) and extended by Security Council resolution 1637 (2005). The Government of Iraq and MNF in Iraq continue to improve their cooperation through a security partnership to combat the challenges that threaten Iraq’s security and stability. This partnership has evolved over time to incorporate