For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
February 22, 2005

Joint Statement by the United States and the European Union on Iraq
Announcement on Iraq Conference

The United States and Europe stand together in support of the Iraqi people and the new Iraqi government which will soon come into being. To that end, should the new Iraqi government request it, the United States and the European Union are prepared to co-host an international conference to provide a forum to encourage and coordinate international support for Iraq.

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