EU/Iraq Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

The Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted the report by Mario MAURO (EPP, IT) in which it recommends the European Parliament to give its consent to the conclusion of a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Iraq, of the other part.

Overall, Members welcomed the agreement which will enable Iraq to maintain its stability, by supporting its democratic and pluralist institutions as well as through continuous technical assistance to secure the sustainability and efficiency of the Iraqi economy.