Nijaifi, EU Ambassador discuss bilateral relations, IHEC formation

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The Speaker, Osama al-Nijaifi, and the European Union Ambassador to Iraq, Jana Haibshkova, discussed bilateral relations and the formation of the Independent High Electoral Commission.

A statement by Nijaifi’s office received by IraqiNews.com quoted him as saying “We are sure that the associated strategic pact and the future plans that will be performed by the European Union in Iraq in all fields will have the positive results for both sides.”

“We will activate this pact due to its importance in achieving the developmental plans,” he added.

The statement pointed out “The two sides discussed the cooperation and association between the European Union and Iraq.”

“For her part, Haibshkova expressed her hope that the parliament to expedite endorsing the strategic pact , expressing her pleasure for forming the Independent High Electoral Commission where it will be completed by representing woman and communities within the IHEC,” the statement concluded.