Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein affirmed on Sunday that Iraq will continue to consolidate its democratic process, appreciating the contributions of the international community and the European Union in strengthening and developing this process.
The ministry stated that "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein met with the Vice-President of the European Commission and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaya Kallas, and the European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubrovka Suica."
The statement added, "The meeting took place on the sidelines of the fourth meeting of the Cooperation Council between Iraq and the European Union, held in the Duchy of Luxembourg." The statement added, "Upon the Foreign Minister's arrival at the meeting venue, he held a press conference during which he answered questions from media representatives regarding the main topics of the meeting, its objectives, and regional and international developments."
He continued, "The meeting addressed a number of topics of mutual interest. The Minister reviewed developments in internal affairs, particularly the ongoing preparations for the Iraqi elections scheduled for November of this year." He affirmed "Iraq's continued consolidation of its democratic process, and appreciated the contribution of the international community and the European Union in strengthening and developing this process."
The statement concluded, "Fuad Hussein discussed regional issues, most notably the situations in Gaza and Syria, in addition to other issues of common interest to both sides."
The Foreign Minister affirms Iraq's continued consolidation of its democratic process.
