Brussels, 08/07/2003 (Agence Europe) - On 7 July, the Council adopted by written procedure a new common position on Iraq with regard to restrictions applied to economic and financial relations with the country. These two papers repeal all previous provisions.
In compliance with resolution 1486 adopted on 22 May by the United Nations Security council, sanctions taken on the basis of former Security Council resolutions are repealed with the exceptions of the sale or supply of arms to Iraq....