Baghdad – INA
Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today, Thursday, with his Bulgarian counterpart, Velislava Petrova, regarding cooperation and coordination in the field of political consultations.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated—in a release received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA)—that “Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein met today, Thursday, with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova on the sidelines of their participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.”
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The statement added that “the meeting addressed bilateral relations between Iraq and Bulgaria, as well as ways to develop them and enhance joint cooperation across various fields.” Fuad Hussein emphasized that “Iraq has decided to appoint an ambassador to Bulgaria, a move that will contribute to strengthening diplomatic representation and expanding the horizons of cooperation between the two countries.”
The statement continued, noting that “the two sides also discussed the latest developments in the region and the security and economic challenges it faces.” They affirmed “the importance of continued coordination and consultation on issues of mutual interest, and of supporting efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions and bolstering security and stability at both regional and international levels.”
Finally, the statement noted that “the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding regarding cooperation and coordination on political consultations between the foreign ministries of Iraq and Bulgaria, establishing an institutional framework to foster regular dialogue and consultation between the two nations.” He noted that the memorandum of understanding comes within the framework of developing political dialogue mechanisms and strengthening bilateral cooperation between Iraq and Bulgaria, particularly in the fields of economy, trade, investment, and transport, as well as other areas of mutual interest.