President, Meeting France's Le Drian, Says that Iraq Looks Forward to Taking Supportive International Attitude on Safeguarding Its Sovereignty and Its Territories
President Salih received today at the Baghdad Palace French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian alongside with his delegation.
The meeting covered the ways
of further developing Iraqi- French ties as well as promoting the expansion of
economic and cultural cooperation, since that is in the interests of the both
friendly peoples.
The President underlined the need for the International Community's
support for a capable, strong Iraq exercising full sovereignty which would be a
ground for a national project maintaining the stability for Iraq and creating a
regional system bringing peace, security and prosperity for the peoples of the
region.
Furthermore, he stressed that Iraq looks forward to taking a supportive international
stance on Safeguarding its sovereignty and its territories and stopping
Turkey's recurrent military incursions into Iraqi soil.
Border problems are resolved through the cooperation between the two neighboring States
and avoiding unilateral measures, added he.
His Excellency President Salih hailed
France's support for Iraq and its contributions to the international
coalition's efforts to defeat Daesh/ISIS.
However, he believes that its essential to
continue cooperation, coordination and working together
with the States of the region and the Globe to complete the victory by
eradicating the hotbeds of terrorism, extremism and drying up its sources.
The two sides agreed and placed emphasis on
giving effect to the strategic cooperation between the two countries as well as
the contributions of France's companies to reconstruct the liberated cities.
Moreover, they highlighted the need to work
together to confront COVID-19 and to limit its impacts on public life.
French FM, Le Drian, in turn, reaffirmed
his country's support for Iraq's efforts aiming to protect its sovereignty,
securing its stability and meeting the aspiration of its people to prevail
well-being and prosperity.
Together, they discussed the recent
developments in the regional and international situation, and confirmed the
need for constructive dialogue as a necessary step to address crises and
tensions in the region.
Presedent