Kadhimi In Brussels to Activate Agreements Concluded with EU Countries

Arab World

July 1st, 6:33am

Baghdad - Asharq Al-Awsat

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi held talks Wednesday with President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels (AFP)

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi visited the European Commission headquarters in Brussels on Wednesday where he held talks with President of the European Commission,Ursula von der Leyen. According to PM al-Kadhimi's office, he is set to hold a series of meetings with officials in Belgium and the EU to boost ties. Earlier, the Iraqi PM said his visit will focus on activating the agreements concluded with the European countries to expand the economic cooperation and help Iraq overcome the economic crisis. "Iraq suffers from a seasonal shortage in power supply. The government acknowledges it and will take measures to tackle it, given that we inaugurated four grand power plants this year and we expect to inaugurate more in the next few months," he noted. "The talks with the EU will also highlight other economic, security, and political aspects."

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