Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets German State Secretary for Foreign Affairs in Marrakesh

On 11/05/2022, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein met the German State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Mr Tobias Lindner, on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the International Coalition to Combat ISIS, which is being held in Marrakesh, Kingdom of Morocco.

During the meeting, they discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries, and prospects for upgrading them to meet the aspirations of the two friendly peoples. The Minister affirmed his keenness to enhance means of the bilateral cooperation with Berlin on various fields.

The two sides discussed the economic file, and activation of the bilateral cooperation mechanisms in the interest of Iraq and Germany.

The Minister touched upon the activity conducted by the political blocs to form a new government in the near future, representing Iraqi aspirations.

They exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues, including: the crises which affect the Middle East region, the importance of offering effective political resolutions, and undertaking initiatives aimed at ending the conflict and realising security and stability in this sensitive area in the world.

On his part, Mr Tobias Lindner affirmed his country’s continued support stability of Iraq in the new budget of the German government.