Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Meets EU Commissioner for Mediterranean on Sidelines of Munich Security Conference

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein met with European commissioner for the Mediterranean Ms. Dubravka Šuica on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Germany on 14 February 2025. 

The meeting emphasized the importance of establishing a strategic partnership between Iraq and the European Union, as the Minister commended the EU’s efforts to promote economic development in the Mediterranean region. 

Additionally, Minister Hussein reviewed the track of the democratic process in Iraq, and welcomed the ideas put forward by the Commissioner and referred to the great opportunities available for European companies to invest in Iraq.

In another context, the Minister expressed Iraq’s concern regarding the situation in Gaza, stressing Iraq’s supportive position in resolving crises through dialogue and peaceful means.

At the end of the meeting, Minister Hussein extended an official invitation to Commissioner Dubravka Šuica to visit Iraq, to ​​enhance bilateral cooperation between the two sides.