Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and Iraq

In Article 105 of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and Iraq, the two bodies outline an agreement on the prevention of irregular migration, facilitating the return and readmission of irregular migrants under humane conditions, and effectively controlling and managing borders through training, organization and other operational procedures. The Agreement includes provision for a dialogue on human trafficking and migrant smuggling and calls for the creation of effective mechanisms to combat smuggling and trafficking networks and protect victims.