Paris and Baghdad have taken significant steps in their recent meeting to develop bilateral cooperation. These high-level discussions go beyond economic and commercial relations and address various areas including transportation, water resource management, and health. These collaborations, especially in the field of security and counter-terrorism, are among the main focuses of these meetings, considering the recent changes in the mission of the international coalition.
Infrastructure Development and Iraq's National Security
According to both parties, security coordination in the fight against terrorism and preventing the resurgence of ISIS will be pursued with full respect for Iraq's national sovereignty. This meeting reflects the will of both countries to expand their relations beyond traditional diplomatic and security areas. In this context, military and security cooperation has been presented as a key element in the negotiations.
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Economic and Commercial Focuses
Energy and trade were highlighted as the main themes of these negotiations. Discussions regarding oil exports and the implications of instability in the Middle East on global energy supply and trade were also among the topics of these talks. Ammar Moussa, the mayor of Baghdad, who is accompanying the Iraqi delegation on this trip, told his country's official news agency that this meeting could pave the way for cooperation with major French companies in water, sewage, transportation, and road network projects. The Iraqi government considers these collaborations a golden opportunity to enhance public services and attract international expertise and investment.
This high-level meeting demonstrates the efforts of both governments to expand relations into sectors directly related to the development of Iraq's infrastructure and economy. It is expected that these collaborations will help improve the economic and social conditions of the Iraqi people and lay the groundwork for attracting foreign investments.
According to National News, Al-Zaydi, Iraq's Foreign Minister, will head to Germany after his trip to France. Today (Tuesday), he will meet and discuss with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. These trips seem to strengthen Iraq's international relations and improve its economic situation.
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