Nechirvan Barzani discusses with the French Minister of Defense the development of relations between

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[size=52]Nechirvan Barzani discusses with the French Minister of Defense the development of relations between the Kurdistan Region and France[/size]

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2023-11-03
The President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, discussed on Friday, with the French Minister of Defense, relations between Iraq and the Kurdistan Region with France, especially in the military field.[/size]
[size=45]According to a presidential statement; Barzani expressed his thanks and appreciation for France’s military and security support and assistance to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, noting the influential role and sacrifices of French forces within the framework of the international coalition to eliminate ISIS. He offered his condolences to the family of the French soldier who recently died in an accident in Iraq.[/size]
[size=45]For his part, in addition to expressing appreciation for the role and sacrifices of the Peshmerga in defeating ISIS and confronting terrorism, the French Minister of Defense stressed his country’s commitment and continued military support for Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and its readiness to expand joint cooperation within the framework of the Iraqi-French strategic agreement in the military and security fields.[/size]
[size=45]According to the statement; In the meeting, which was attended by the Chief of Staff of the French Army and a number of senior military commanders, the two sides discussed the latest developments in the crisis situation in the Middle East and stressed the importance of making efforts to prevent further expansion of the circle of war, and they agreed in the opinion that Iraq and the countries of the region should not become part of the tensions. .[/size]
[size=45]In another axis of the meeting, progress in cooperation and coordination between the Peshmerga and the Iraqi army, ISIS threats to security and stability in Iraq and Syria, and a group of other issues of concern to both sides were discussed.[/size]
[size=45]After the meeting, Barzani wrote a memorial message in the ministry’s memory register, in which he praised French support and joint cooperation with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, according to the statement.[/size]
[size=45]Earlier today, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris.[/size]
[size=45]Following the meeting, Nechirvan Barzani said that he discussed with Emmanuel Macron many issues of common interest, such as developing relations between Iraq and the Kurdistan Region with France. Implementing the strategic agreement between France and Iraq; Relations between Erbil and Baghdad.[/size]
[size=45]The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government visited Paris several times during the past ten years and was welcomed at the Elysee. Two French presidents have visited Erbil three times since then.[/size]
[size=45]France is an active member of the international coalition against ISIS and has about 600 military advisors in the Kurdistan region and Iraq, whose primary mission is to train the Peshmerga forces and the Iraqi army.
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