Iraqi and Swedish Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Cooperation and Status of Iraqis in EU

Shafaq News/ On Friday, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a phone call with his Swedish counterpart, Tobias Bilstrom, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, the status of Iraqis in the European Union, and the investment file.

According to a statement from Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two sides also discussed political support in international forums, as well as regional and international issues of common interest.

The ministers touched on the upcoming meeting with European Union foreign ministers and senior officials in Brussels on Sunday, where Hussein will present the new Iraqi government's vision on political, security, and economic conditions and the energy file.

The Iraqi minister invited his Swedish counterpart to visit Iraq to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.

The Cooperation Council between the European Union and Iraq is set to hold its third meeting on Sunday, during which a decision regarding establishing a new sub-committee for development cooperation is expected.