Al-Haddad discusses with the Chargé d’Affairs at the French Embassy the documentation parliamentary relations between the two countries and the contribution of French companies in rebuilding regions and encouraging investment in Iraq.

Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Dr. Bashir Khalil Al-Haddad called on the French side to play a greater role and support efforts aimed at strengthening security and stability in the region, While he stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between the Council of Representatives and the French Parliament and developing the horizons of economic and cultural cooperation between the two friendly countries, His Eminence spoke during his reception today, Wednesday 2021/1/20, in his office, Mr. Jean Noel Buonio, Chargé d’Affairs at the French Embassy in Baghdad and Mrs. Laila Marghad, Counselor, and a number of issues and topics of common interest were discussed, as well as the importance of activating the role of the consulate in the Kurdistan Region and increasing Activities of the French Cultural Center in Erbil.

Al-Haddad pointed out the importance of supporting and encouraging large French companies to invest throughout the country, and the need for continued support and assistance by the French government to contribute to the reconstruction of the affected areas and liberated cities after the war on ISIS, Adding His Eminence: “Iraq is looking forward to developing relations in the diplomatic and economic field with the friends countries, on top of which is France, and empowerment to raise the level of cooperation in the security, military and cultural fields and to implement service projects and infrastructure, We seek to activate the work of the Iraqi-French Friendship Committee and exchange visits and meetings between the Iraqi and French parliaments in a way that serves the common interests of the two friendly peoples. ”

Media Office of the Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament
Wednesday 20 January 2021