Statement by Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner on proposed new Iraqi cabinet

Summary: April 28, 2005: Statement by Dr. Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy, on proposed new Iraqi cabinet (Brussels)

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"I am delighted that the Iraqi Transitional Government has now been proposed to the President.

The negotiations have taken time, but we understand that they have been an essential part of the process of setting up democratic institutions.

With a new government in place, the EU will be able to take the next steps to demonstrate its commitment to helping Iraq build a new future. I am looking forward to discussing with the new ministers:

the EU's offer to host in Brussels an international conference to support Iraq's development, in line with the priorities that the new government will spell out.
the EU's offer to support to the drafting of a new constitution, with the UN.
the implementation of the Commission's €200 million assistance programme for 2005, and particularly, the help we can give to boost Iraq's capacity in the all-important trade and energy sectors.

I hope too, to discuss with my European colleagues the proposal I made earlier this year for a Troika visit to Iraq. This would be an important step forward in normalizing our political dialogue with this new partner."

Ref: EC05-166EN
EU source: European Commission
UN forum:
Date: 28/4/2005

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