Fuad Hussein Affirms to His Irish Counterpart Iraq’s Intention to Present a Proposal for a European Role in Ending the War at the Amman Meeting

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, received a phone call on Thursday, 4 June 2026, from Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ms. Helen McEntee, who extended her congratulations to H.E. the Minister on the renewal of confidence in him and his appointment to a new term as Foreign Minister.

During the call, the two sides discussed Iraqi-Irish relations and ways to develop and enhance cooperation between the two countries, in addition to reviewing regional and international developments and the repercussions of the ongoing war in the region on political and economic conditions.

H. E. Mr. Fuad Hussein reviewed the direct effects the war has on Iraq, particularly in the economic and financial fields, noting the negative consequences it has had on trade, energy, and economic stability in the region. The two sides also discussed the issue of a ceasefire, the recent attacks in the Gulf region, and the impact of the continuation of the war on the global economy and energy markets.

Both sides stressed the importance of intensifying international efforts aimed at ending the war and preventing its expansion, in a manner that contributes to enhancing regional and international security and stability.

In this context, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein raised the idea of the European Union taking the initiative to launch a political effort aimed at ending the war, noting that he had discussed this idea with his Dutch counterpart and intends to continue consultations on the matter with a number of European foreign ministers in the coming period.

H.E. the Minister explained that Iraq will work to further develop this initiative and present it during the upcoming meeting to be held in Amman later this month, with the participation of Arab foreign ministers and their European counterparts.

H.E. pointed out that Europe possesses the qualifications necessary to play an effective role in this regard, given its relations and contacts with the various capitals concerned with and affected by the war, stressing that a policy of observation alone is no longer an acceptable option in light of the expanding repercussions of the crisis.

H.E. added that Iraq is among the countries most affected by the continuation of the war, particularly on the economic and financial levels, due to the impact on the energy sector and oil export capabilities. H.E. noted that European countries are likewise affected by the repercussions of the crisis, as rising oil prices have contributed to increased inflation rates and higher costs of agricultural and industrial products in European markets.

H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein affirmed that Iraq will present its vision regarding the role that Europe can play in contributing to ending the war and achieving stability during the forthcoming Amman meeting.

At the conclusion of the call, H.E. the Minister expressed his thanks and appreciation to H.E. Ms. Helen McEntee for her kind call and the congratulatory sentiments H.E. conveyed.