President Salih: Iraq's crucial role in the region should be brought back

The President of the Republic of Iraq, Braham Salih met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, at his residence in New York, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The growing ties between Iraq and France were discussed during the meeting, and how best to develop these in all levels.

Iraqi President Salih and France's FM, Le Drian agreed how important it was to further develop trade and economic relations, with greater contributions from France to support Iraq in the fight against terror and in the area of humanitarian assistance.

The President emphasized that Iraq looks forward to strong support from the friends and allies in order to strengthen security and stability in the country as well as ensuring prosperity its people deserve.

How important it was to maintain security and stability in the region, he added, it is therefore Iraq works towards calming tensions here. Iraq's crucial role in the region should be brought back, he said.

Iraq continues its efforts to combat the last remnants of the extremist group known as the Islamic State, IS, the President highlighted, and it works to promote security and stability in the country and to pursue a policy of economic and trade openness.

Furthermore, there is close cooperation and coordination with the regional and international efforts in the area of protection of the environment and in addressing the effects of climate change at the national level, His Excellency stated.

France's Le Drian, in turn, showed his country's desire to support security and stability in Iraq.

Moreover, he praised and supported the great efforts made by Iraq to defuse tensions in the region. Restoring the central role of Iraq in the region is of great importance, he said.

Additionally, he emphasized France's eagerness to further develop economic and commercial cooperation with Iraq.



PUKmedia / Iraqi President