UNITED NATIONS, June 3 (Xinhuanet) -- Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari Thursday called on the UN Security Council to adopta draft resolution endorsing his interim government "as soon as necessary."

    "We seek a new and unambiguous resolution that underlines the transfer of full sovereignty to the people of Iraq and their representatives," he told an open meeting of the council.

    The new resolution "must mark a clear departure" from previous Security Council resolutions that legitimize the occupation of Iraq, he said.

    "By removing the label of occupation, we will deprive the terrorists and anti-democratic forces of a rallying point to foment violence in our country," he added. Enditem