Ukrainian-Iraqi political consultations co-chaired by Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Mr. Sergiy Kyslytsya and Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq Mr Nizar Al-Khirullah were held on the 28-th of March 2017 in Kyiv.

The key points of the discussions were issues of bilateral Ukrainian-Iraqi relations, in particular, practical steps towards further intensification of political dialogue, the cooperation in the framework of international organizations, strengthening economic and humanitarian cooperation, development of the legal base of bilateral relationship.

Iraqi delegation was informed on situation in the Eastern Ukraine and occupied Crimea.

The Parties also exchanged views on topical issues of international agenda and the situation in the Middle East.