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Iraq: Foreign Relations

Asked by Sadik Al-HassanLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 25 February 2025UIN 902821

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Iraqi counterpart on strengthening UK-Iraq relations.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

I met Iraqi Foreign Minister Dr Fuad Husein during the official visit of his Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to the UK from 14-16 January. During the visit, our Prime Ministers signed the landmark Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, a wide-ranging treaty on trade and strategic cooperation, and announced a trade package worth up to £12.3 billion.

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