Mughrini to Abdul-Mahdi: The European Union supports Iraq's position on the US sanctions against Iran

European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Federica Mujerini confirmed on Friday that the European Union is following with satisfaction the steps of forming the Iraqi government, noting that Iraq can play an important role in building bridges of cooperation in the region as a whole. Iraq politically, financially and security.

"The Prime Minister received today a phone call from the EU High Representative for Foreign Policy Federica Mugrini," the office of Abdul Mahdi said in a statement received by Alsumaria News.

The office added that "Mughrini congratulated Adel Abdul Mahdi on the role of Prime Minister and the formation of the government," stressing the EU's support for "the President personally and the government, and that working with Iraq is an important priority for the European Union."

"The European Union is following with satisfaction the steps of the prime minister in forming the government and seeking to overcome quotas in the selection of ministers," the statement said, adding that Iraq, because of its history, composition and geography, can play an important role in building bridges of cooperation in the region as a whole.

"The European Union is ready to support Iraq politically, financially and security, as well as its support for Iraq's position on US sanctions against Iran and the readiness of the European Union to help Iraq and support it in dealing with the consequences of those sanctions," she said.

Mugrini gave an open invitation to Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to visit the European Union, and the latter gave an invitation to Mughrabi to visit Iraq soon.

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