Al-Kadhimi: Iraq And France Are Key Partners In The War On Terrorism

Baghdad / NINA / - Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi affirmed that Iraq and France are key partners in the fight against terrorism, praising the French role in supporting Iraq in the areas of combating terrorism, whether directly or through France's presence within the coalition of countries. Al-Kadhimi said in a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, "The joint bilateral action between Iraq and France is based on a sustainable strategic economic partnership, and there are important economic projects between the two countries that we seek to overcome all obstacles, especially in the areas of infrastructure and energy." Al-Kadhimi appreciated the efforts made by President Macron to coordinate and participate in the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, which will be held today. He thanked all the leaders who came to Iraq to participate in this conference to support the Iraqi people and Iraq's efforts in achieving sustainable development and consolidating stability, which would have a positive impact on security, peace, and calm in the region and the world. Al-Kadhimi added, "We see great prospects for the relationship between the two countries, and we seek to develop them and to benefit from French expertise in oil, electricity, transportation, industries, military and other projects. The Prime Minister stressed: "Iraq has a serious desire to deepen cultural relations with France, and we seek to expand in this field and benefit from bilateral experiences and expand the field of exchange between the two countries." Al-Kadhimi indicated: "President Emmanuel Macron is a dear friend of Iraq, and he is always welcome, and we appreciate his respect for the privacy of the relationship between our two countries, and we believe that this visit will have positive results and a push forward in all paths of cooperation between Iraq and France." Al-Kadhimi confirmed that the Iraqi-French relations are going through an important stage of emphasizing partnership and friendship, and coordinating bilateral positions. Al-Kadhimi confirmed, the Iraqi-French relations are going through an important stage of emphasizing partnership and friendship, and coordinating bilateral positions. Al-Kadhimi stated, "President Macron is an important friend of Iraq, and France has repeatedly affirmed its support for Iraq's efforts to combat terrorism, and to support calm efforts in the region, in order to move towards sustainable development." For his part, President Macron reiterated his thanks to Iraq for hosting this summit, stressing the role it plays in stabilizing the region, and expressed France's aspiration to strengthen cooperation with Iraq in various fields./End