Iraqi PM, French President discuss Baghdad Conference 2023 preparations
The French President, Emmanuel Macron. Photo: Reuters
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, discussed on Tuesday the preparations for the Baghdad Conference 2023 with the French President, Emmanuel Macron.
A statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) mentioned that both sides also discussed in a phone call activating the strategic partnership agreement and developing economic, cultural, security, and military relations.
Al-Sudani and Macron also talked about the contracts to purchase radar systems from the French company Thales, which will enable Iraq to tighten its control over Iraqi airspace and preserve the country’s sovereignty.
The Iraqi Prime Minister offered his condolences to the French President for the death of a French soldier who participated in an anti-terrorism operation in Iraq.
The two leaders addressed the official visit the French President will make to Baghdad soon and exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments.