Mogherini Assures Abdul Mahdi Of EU Support For Him And His Government

BAGHDAD (NINA) - EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini confirmed the support of the EU for Iraq and its Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi. The prime minister's office said in a press statement: "Abdul-Mahdi received a telephone call from Mogherini, confirming the EU's support for him personally and his government." "Working with Iraq is an important priority for the European Union, and it follows with satisfaction the steps of the prime minister in forming the government and seeking to overcome quotas in the selection of ministers," she said, added "Iraq, because of its history, composition and geography, can play an important role in building bridges of cooperation in the region as a whole. " She stressed "The European Union's readiness to support Iraq politically, financially and security, as well as its support for Iraq's position concerning the US sanctions against Iran and the readiness of the European Union to assist Iraq and support it in dealing with the consequences of these sanctions, For his part, Abdul Mahdi presented "an invitation to Federica Mogherini to visit Iraq soon."/ End