Baku:Iraqi Prime Minister’s Security Adviser Qasim Al-Araji has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to enhancing its partnership with France, focusing on security cooperation.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Al-Araji met with French Ambassador to Iraq Alexandre Garcia to discuss regional and international developments affecting security and stability.

The discussions covered bilateral relations and potential cooperation in security, economic, and investment sectors. Al-Araji emphasized the importance of intelligence sharing, expertise exchange, and capacity-building to combat terrorism and address common challenges.

He also advocated for diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions through dialogue and peaceful solutions, respecting national sovereignty.

Ambassador Garcia praised Iraq’s efforts in maintaining security and stability, commending Iraqi security forces for their role in combating terrorism. He reiterated France’s support for Iraq across various sectors and expressed interest in encouraging French business investments in Iraq’s development and reconstruction projects, aiming to strengthen the strategic partnership.