Jubouri To French Ambassador: We Look Forward To A Distinguished Role For Your Country In Reconstructing Liberated Areas

BAGHDAD, Iraq (NINA) - Iraq expects France to play a prominent role in the reconstruction of liberated areas from Daesh organization, Speaker of Parliament Salim al-Jubouri said, adding that international support for Iraq must be increased in its fight against terrorism. This came during the meeting of al-Jubouri today with the French Ambassador to Iraq Marc Barretti on the occasion of the end of his duties in Iraq, where they discussed developments in the region and issues of common interest and developments of the Iraqi scene, as well as bilateral relations and prospects for strengthening them in various fields. The speaker appreciated the efforts of the French ambassador during his tenure in Iraq and his role in expanding the relations between the two countries and the importance of both sides to develop them in the interest of their peoples. For his part, Ambassador Barretti stressed that his country is keen to strengthen the framework of cooperation with Iraq, and to continue military and humanitarian support, as well as the contribution of French companies in the reconstruction of some liberated areas. / End