Brussels, 14/11/2022
Statement by Sara Skyttedal, Chair of the EP's Delegation for relations with Iraq
On behalf of the European Parliament's Delegation for Relations with Iraq, I would like to congratulate H.E Mohammed Shia' Sabbar al-Sudani on his recent election to the position of Prime Minister of Iraq.
The election of Prime Minister al-Sudani comes at a delicate time for the Republic of Iraq, after more than a year of political deadlock.
The hope is that the new government can work to achieve the necessary reforms, in particular ensuring the conditions for early elections within a year, addressing corruption, and finding a sustainable solution to relations with the semi-autonomous Kurdish Regional Government (KRG). The successfully achievements of government's objectives would send a positive message both domestically and internationally, and demonstrate that the democratic transition of Iraq, albeit hindrances, is steadily progressing.
The Delegation for Relations with Iraq looks forward to continuing together the excellent cooperation between the European Parliament and the Council of Representatives of Iraq and plans to pay an official visit to Iraq, in 2023.
For further information contact:
Office of Sara Skyttedal
Tel. (+32) 2 28 45241
Email: sara.skyttedal @europarl.europa.eu
EuroMed and Middle East Unit - d-iq@europarl.europa.eu
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