Baghdad: Iraqi government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi announced that Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi will visit France and Germany next week, leading a high-level official delegation. The European tour will focus on discussions related to economic, investment, trade, energy, industry, and technology with the aim of transforming shared understandings into actionable partnerships.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, al-Aboudi stated that Prime Minister Al-Zaidi is set to depart early next week to the French Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany. This visit comes in response to official invitations and underscores a mutual commitment to enhancing Iraqi-European relations. The agenda includes talks on bilateral cooperation across various sectors such as culture, education, politics, security, and regional and international issues of shared interest.

Al-Aboudi emphasized that the Prime Minister is determined to elevate Baghdad’s relations with Paris and Berlin to advanced levels of economic and developmental partnership. The visit is also expected to open new opportunities for French and German companies to participate in Iraqi projects and investments, aligning with the government’s vision of diversifying the economy and developing its productive and service sectors.

The visit is designed to translate shared understandings into practical implementation plans, fostering partnerships that align with mutual interests. It also aims to support Iraq’s efforts to attract investments and specialized expertise in priority sectors. Al-Aboudi noted that this European tour is part of the government’s strategy to expand international partnerships and build balanced foreign relations. These efforts are intended to support stability, development, and enhance Iraq’s standing and role both regionally and internationally.