Flanked by Ban, he told reporters that 2007 was Iraq's security year, and that he's hoping 2008 will be "the economic year." Ban agreed that security in Iraq is improving, but added, "much more has to be done." The security situation will have direct bearing on an increased U.N. presence, he said. The number of U.N. staffers in Iraq will increase as soon as measures are in place to ensure their safety, Ban said.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/485078