Baghdad: The President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, received a congratulatory message from French President Emmanuel Macron on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Iraq. The message was delivered by the French Ambassador to Iraq, Patrick Durel, highlighting the continued diplomatic engagement between the two nations. According to National Iraqi News Agency, President Macron expressed his deep personal and national wishes to the Iraqi President and the people of Iraq. Macron emphasized the progress in Iraqi-French relations and affirmed France's commitment to supporting Iraq's security, stability, and sovereignty. He acknowledged Iraq's pivotal role in the region and shared concerns over the expansion of conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, which threaten Middle Eastern security. Macron also expressed hope that Iraq will prioritize regional dialogue and conveyed his desire to collaborate on organizing the third Baghdad Conference soon. He concluded his message by extending his best wis hes for success to the Iraqi government and people, reiterating his high regard for President Rashid. During the meeting, President Rashid conveyed his greetings and appreciation to President Macron through Ambassador Durel. He emphasized the importance of enhancing bilateral relations and joint cooperation in various fields. Ambassador Durel reaffirmed France's commitment to strengthening cooperation with Iraq and advancing their mutual interests.