Phil Hogan
Question:76 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions held with Iraq’s interim Prime Minister during the recent European Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30045/04]
View answerWednesday, 24 November 2004
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The European Council on 4 November met Prime Minister Allawi of the interim Iraqi Government and discussed with him the current situation in Iraq and the prospects for restoring stability to the country especially in the context of the planned elections. The European Council adopted a declaration on Iraq which underlined EU support for the Iraqi Government and Iraqi reconstruction.
The declaration included a package of EU assistance measures for Iraq. These include, inter alia, political support for the interim Iraqi Government, financial and practical assistance for the preparation of the Iraqi elections in January, substantial assistance for reconstruction work in Iraq focusing on basic services and humanitarian work and the preparation of a policing and rule-of-law assistance action to help rebuild and reform the Iraqi criminal justice system. The full text of the declaration is attached as an annexe to the Council conclusions.
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