Iraq and the European Union affirm their commitment to continuing constructive dialogue on all common issues.

The Republic of Iraq and the European Union issued a joint statement at the conclusion of the fourth ministerial meeting of the Cooperation Council in Luxembourg, affirming their commitment to continuing constructive dialogue on all common issues.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "Iraq and the European Union issued a joint statement following the conclusion of the fourth ministerial-level meeting of the Cooperation Council between the two sides, held in the Duchy of Luxembourg on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The statement was issued under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein, who headed the Iraqi delegation during the meeting, in coordination with the European Union delegation headed by High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaya Kallas."
The statement confirmed that "the two sides discussed the priorities of bilateral relations, foremost among which are migration, trade, democracy, human rights, development cooperation, and energy, stressing their commitment to continuing constructive dialogue on all issues of common interest."
In the statement, the European Union commended "Iraq's constructive diplomatic role in calming the situation in the Middle East," affirming "its continued support for Baghdad in this process."
It also noted "the remarkable progress Iraq has made in consolidating internal stability and preparing for the legislative elections scheduled for November 11, 2025, as a crucial step in strengthening the country's democratic process."
The statement reiterated "the European Union's support for Iraq in its transition from security recovery to economic and investment recovery," while noting "the Iraqi government's efforts to repatriate and rehabilitate its citizens detained in camps in northeastern Syria."