Foreign Minister Meets German Minister of State for Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohammed A. Alhakim met with German Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mr. Niels Annen on the sidelines of the Small Group Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat Da’esh in Washington.

During the meeting, they discussed the most important issues of concern to Iraq and Germany, and ways to develop bilateral relations. Minister Alhakim praised Germany’s stances in supporting Iraq and supporting the Iraqi community, expressing his aspiration for Germany’s contribution in the reconstruction of the liberated areas and the entry of investment companies to the Iraqi market, pointing to Bagdad’s seeking to benefit from German expertise in all fields.

The two sides also touched on a number of important issues in the region, exchanged visions and ideas on them, and agreed to conduct more political consultation and coordination to enhance bilateral cooperation.