Ali Falah Al-Zaydi, the Prime Minister of Iraq, returned to Baghdad after completing his trip to France and Germany, signing several key agreements in the field of energy and memorandums of cooperation in various areas. This trip aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and develop collaborations, including important meetings with high-ranking officials from both countries.
Political and Economic Meetings
During this trip, Al-Zaydi met and discussed with Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, and Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of Germany. He also held meetings with Friedrich Merz, the Chancellor of Germany. These discussions focused on bilateral cooperation and regional issues, emphasizing the importance of strategic cooperation between Iraq and the two European countries.
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The Prime Minister of Iraq also chaired extensive negotiations between the delegations of Iraq and Germany and participated in the German-Iraqi Dialogue Forum. These meetings are seen as an opportunity to discuss economic issues and develop collaborations in various fields.
Key Agreements in the Field of Energy
One of the achievements of this trip was the signing of a framework cooperation agreement in the field of energy (Phase Four) with Siemens Germany. This agreement will particularly impact the development of energy infrastructure and improve Iraq's electricity production capacity. Al-Zaydi also met with the CEO of Siemens and his accompanying delegation, emphasizing the importance of industrial and technical cooperation between the two countries.
In France, Al-Zaydi signed several memorandums of cooperation, including a declaration of readiness between the Iraqi Ministry of Defense and the artificial intelligence company Hartmann. Additionally, a cooperation statement aimed at enhancing opportunities for youth, research and innovation, and a cooperation protocol regarding the supply and sale of gas with TotalEnergies were among other significant agreements.
This trip not only focused on economic and energy issues but also included media and economic meetings. Al-Zaydi met with the CEO of TotalEnergies, the President of Rothschild Bank, and several heads of major French companies. These meetings were aimed at strengthening trade relations and investment between Iraq and France.
At the end of his trip, Ali Falah Al-Zaydi highlighted the importance of these agreements and the results achieved, stressing the need to continue this process for the economic and social development of Iraq. This trip is considered an important step towards strengthening bilateral relations and attracting foreign investments.
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