Political reconciliation between parties in dispute remains a primary requirement

At this conference, in collaboration with the Fundación Rafael del Pino, the new horizons and continuing challenges of Iraq were discussed as well as the legitimacy and viability of the Iraqi Constitution, regional perspectives, and the role of international players in Iraq. In particular, the role of the European Union, the World Bank and Spain in the reconstruction process of Iraq was discussed. The main conclusions reached were that political reconciliation between parties in dispute remains a primary requirement for achieving economic stability; that broader popular representation in the political process is essential for the revival of economic development; and that the rule of law continues to be the cornerstone for the reconstruction of Iraq.