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EU committed to play important role in Iraq

IRNA

Luxembourg, Oct 13, IRNA -- EU foreign ministers Monday reiterated 
the European bloc`s commitment to play "an important role, 
within the framework of all relevant UN SC resolutions in the 
international effort to help the Iraqi people rebuild their country." 
The ministers in a statement underlined the importance of the 
restoration of Iraqi sovereignty and the establishment of a fully 
representative Iraqi government through democratic elections. 
"Acknowledging the necessity to reach agreement on a 
realistic schedule for handing over political responsibility to the 
Iraqi people, the Council reiterated the EU`s support for the 
development of a prosperous, stable and sovereign Iraq," it said. 
The Council welcomed the proposal of the Commission to pledge 200
million euro at the Madrid donor`s conference in Madrid for the 
reconstruction of Iraq. 
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