MOFA inaugurates the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Dublin

Baghdad - INA

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein inaugurated the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in the Irish capital, Dublin, today, Thursday, while stressing that expanding Iraq's diplomatic representation abroad is a fundamental pillar for achieving foreign policy goals.

The ministry said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein inaugurated the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in the Irish capital, Dublin, in a step aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Iraq and Ireland and consolidating the foundations of cooperation and friendship between the two countries.

" It added that "the opening ceremony was attended by the Deputy Mayor of Dublin, Ms Donna Cooney, and the Head of the Protocol Department, Ambassador Gerard Keown, where they delivered welcoming speeches in which they praised this step that reflects Iraq's interest in strengthening bilateral relations. A number of ambassadors of Arab and foreign countries also participated in the ceremony."
The minister stressed during the opening ceremony - according to the statement - that "the opening of the embassy reflects the depth of relations between the two friendly countries, and comes as an extension of the successes achieved by Iraqi foreign policy at the regional and international levels, in addition to the progress made in multilateral cooperation."

He pointed out that "expanding Iraq's diplomatic representation abroad is a fundamental pillar for achieving foreign policy goals," explaining that "the opening of the embassy in Dublin embodies Iraq's commitment to strengthening its relations with Ireland in various fields, especially political, economic, scientific and cultural."

The minister added, "In light of the global economy being more interconnected than ever before, countries seek to build new partnerships to enhance prosperity and development. Despite the geographical distance, we seek to build strong and resilient economies capable of providing a better future for the people of both countries."

He pointed out that "Ireland represents a model for transforming into a centre for innovation, technology and education, as it has succeeded in attracting the most prominent international companies. In return, Iraq enjoys rich natural resources and a strategic location that makes it a link in global trade, which qualifies it to play a pivotal role in the Middle East and beyond."

At the end of his speech, the minister stressed "the importance of the role of the Iraqi and Irish communities in strengthening relations between the two countries," stressing that "investing in the skills and networks of communities would accelerate the pace of economic and cultural cooperation between the two parties."
On the sidelines of the opening ceremony, the Minister held a meeting with the staff of the Iraqi Embassy in Dublin, where he urged them to make efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and serve Iraq's interests on the international scene.