Baghdad:The First Deputy Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Adnan Faihan al-Dulaimi, has called for the establishment of sustainable economic and investment partnerships between Iraq, Austria, and Europe. This announcement was made during a meeting with Walter Rosenkranz, the President of the National Council of Austria, at the Austrian Parliament.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations in economic, investment, and parliamentary spheres. Discussions also covered regional developments and their broader implications for Iraq and the international community.

Faihan highlighted Iraq’s progress in transitioning from dictatorship to democracy, noting the nation’s recovery and expanding international engagement following its victory over terrorism. He stressed the importance of building partnerships based on mutual respect and non-interference in domestic affairs. Additionally, Faihan proposed the creation of an Iraq-Austria parliamentary friendship committee to promote direct communication between the two countries’ legislative bodies, aiming to foster development and bilateral relations.

Walter Rosenkranz expressed Austria’s interest in deepening ties with Iraq across various sectors. He emphasized Austria’s commitment to enhancing coordination between the legislative institutions of both nations to facilitate the exchange of parliamentary expertise.