Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and his accompanying delegation discussed in the Belgian capital Brussels with all 27 European Union foreign ministers, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg the vision of the new Government of Iraq on the political situation. Security and economy, in addition to the energy dossier. Hussein has previously stated that his country is serious about strengthening ties with Europe and discussing the dossier on illegal immigration.
He added that Baghdad is ready to expand cooperation with Europe, especially in the field of energy, trade, financial and banking activities, transport, immigration and to discuss the status of Iraqis in the European Union.
Fuad Hussain, a Kurd from the city of Khanaqin, a former member of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party and chief of staff of the President of Kurdistan, lived in Baghdad for many years and now does not belong to any political party. He was then nominated by the Kurdistan Democratic Party for the presidency of the Republic of Iraq on September 23, 2018.
