The European Union confirms its desire to contribute to the development road project, 28 OCT

 The European Union confirms its desire to contribute to the development road project

Prime Minister, Mr. Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, receives the European Union Ambassador to Iraq

Prime Minister, Mr. Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, received, today, Saturday, the European Union Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Thomas Seiler. During the meeting, bilateral relations between Iraq and the European Union were reviewed, and ways to strengthen them in a way that achieves mutual interest, as well as the recent developments in the region, especially the continued attacks on the Palestinian people in besieged Gaza. 

Mr. Al-Sudani reiterated Iraq's clear and principled position calling for the international community and European Union countries to take responsible steps that lead to stopping the aggression, bombing, and targeting of civilians, opening safe corridors to deliver aid to Gaza, and relieving the Palestinian people from the tragic conditions they are experiencing. 

His Excellency also stated Iraq's desire to advance distinguished relations with the European Union and expand serious partnership in various development and economic sectors. For his part, the European Ambassador indicated that relations between Iraq and Europe witnessed clear growth during the first year of Mr. Sudanese government. He also stressed the desire of the various European parties to contribute to the development road project.

 Ambassador Siler stated that the European Union missions continue to work and cooperate with Iraq, at the highest levels, stressing the European Union’s position on developments in the Palestinian issue, working to achieve an immediate ceasefire, applying international law and opening humanitarian corridors for the passage of relief convoys.

Prime Minister’s Media Office October 28, 2023   link