The French ambassador informs the Sudanese of Macron's desire to visit Iraq as soon as possible
Today, Tuesday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani discussed with the new French Ambassador to Iraq, Patrick Durel, aspects of bilateral relations, ways to develop them, and means of strengthening the partnership between the two friendly countries.
Al-Sudani described, according to a statement from his office, a copy of which {Al-Furat News} received, "relations with France as distinguished," pointing to "a number of important economic contracts in the oil and defense fields, which constitute an important foundation for moving forward on the path of bilateral cooperation."
The Prime Minister reiterated Iraq's position on the presence of the international coalition on Iraqi soil, as well as the development and improvement in the capabilities of the Iraqi forces, and the disappearance of the threat posed by ISIS remnants to security, explaining Iraq's desire to move to a bilateral relationship with the member states of the coalition.
Al-Sudani touched on the continued aggression in Gaza and the threat it poses to security and stability throughout the Middle East and the region, indicating the need for France, the major powers and the international community to take a firm and responsible stance to protect the Palestinian people, who are being subjected to inhumane genocide.
For his part, the French ambassador conveyed to the Sudanese the greetings of President Emmanuel Macron, his desire to visit Iraq as soon as possible, and the French government’s confirmation of working to strengthen memorandums of understanding with Iraq and bilateral coordination with regard to the work of the French advisors and their mission in support of the Iraqi security forces. link