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United Nations: France told the United Nations on July 22 that it would be supportive of a new resolution on Iraq as long as such a resolution backed "a true international partnership" to help rebuild the war- torn country.

However, the United States continues to assert that existing Resolution 1483 provides an adequate framework for countries wishing to participate in the rebuilding and restoration of security in Iraq.

Resolution 1483, which was approved by the Security Council on May 22, defines the UN's role in Iraq, which is currently limited to humanitarian aid and political advice under the current US-British management of the country.

"France remains convinced that everyone would win if a true international partnership was put in place and a global approach to the security, political and economic problems was overseen by the United Nations which should be at the center of the reconstruction process," the French Ambassador to the UN, Jean-Marc de La Sabliere, said during the open debate.

US officials participating in the debate said Resolution 1483 remains valid.