Foreign Minister Meets Ambassador of European Union Mission in Iraq

Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein met with Mr. Martin Huth Ambassador of the European Union Mission in Iraq.

Mr. Martin began the meeting by congratulating the Minister for his assumption of the position of Foreign Minister, wishing him success in the performance of his tasks, and praised the expanded meeting that the Minister held with Ambassadors of the European Union countries earlier, confirming the continued support of the European Union to Iraq.

The two sides discussed a number of issues including the importance of activating the cooperation and partnership agreement between Iraq and the European Union and its sub-committees, the upcoming visit of Mr. Josep Borrell to Iraq, the discussions currently taking place between Iraq and the European Investment Bank on how to provide support, and the Minister’s participation in the Brussels Fourth Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region to be held on 30/6/2020, and the role that Iraq can play in reducing tension in the region.