EU and Iraq: signature of historic Partnership and Cooperation AgreementPartnership and Cooperation Agreement • May 11th, 2012
Contract Type FiledMay 11th, 2012Brussels, 11 May 2012 - Catherine Ashton, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the European Commission today signed the EU-Iraq Partnership and Cooperation Agreement with the Foreign Minister of Iraq, His Excellency Hoshyar Zebari. This first ever framework agreement between the EU and Iraq establishes a comprehensive platform for enhancing ties and cooperation in a wide range of areas: from political matters such as countering terrorism and promoting human rights, to trade and investment in key areas such as energy and services.