Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Meets Germany’s Parliamentary State Secretary to Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development to Discuss Developments in Bilateral Relations and Regional Situations

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein met with Mr. Niels Annen the State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on 14 February 2025. 

During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations between Iraq and Germany and ways to enhance joint cooperation. As well Mr. Annen reviewed the developments of the elections in Germany next week, referring to the expectations regarding the new German government and the formation of the potential party coalition.

The two sides touched on developments in Syria after the recent changes, and the situation in Lebanon. In addition they discussed the results of Mr. Annen’s recent visit to Syria, and how the development there may affect Iraq and the region.

On his part, the Parliamentary State Secretary highlighted the importance of the relations between Germany and Iraq, commending the level of cooperation between the two countries across various fields.