Iraq,Sweden sign memorandum of understanding

Baghdad-INA

Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein announced Monday signing a joint memorandum of understanding with Sweden, while noting that Iraqis constitute 2% of Swedish society.

 Hussein said in a joint press conference with his Swedish counterpart, Anne Linde, and followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Iraq's relations with Sweden do not concern only joint political support and international issues, nor do they concern trade and economic relations, but rather pertain to ancient societal relations."

 He added, "The Swedish government supported Iraq in its war against ISIS, in addition to the Swedish organizations having played an important role throughout Iraq."

 He pointed out, "The percentage of Iraqis in Sweden constitutes 2% of Swedish society, and they play an important economic, commercial and social role."

 The Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed the "importance of reaching understandings with the Swedish side regarding the file of asylum seekers," stressing "the signing of a joint memorandum of understanding with Sweden."

 In turn, Swedish Foreign Minister Anne Linde condemned the "terrorist attacks that took place at the home of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi."

 She added, "We look forward to more joint work with Iraq," noting that "Sweden has provided aid to Iraq worth two million euros."

 She pointed out that "the situation of the Iraqis on the Belarusian border is worrying."


the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Sunday the arrival of Sweden's Foreign Minister, Ann Linde, to Baghdad, on an official visit, while indicating that she would meet the President of the Republic, Barham Salih, and Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi.