EU and Iraq: successful completion of negotiations on historic Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

On 13 November 2009 the European Commission and Iraq successfully finalised negotiations on the text of a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the Republic of Iraq. The deal establishes a comprehensive platform for enhancing ties and cooperation in a wide range of areas from political matters such as countering terrorism and promoting human rights, to trade and investment in key areas such as energy and services.

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