Iraq and France have inked many agreements against at bringing Baghdad more near to Paris economically.
Iraqi Premier Mohammed Shia Al Sudani went to Paris on Thursday for his first official trip as leader and assembled with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Both sides “signed a treaty that seeks to strengthen bilateral relations in anti-corruption, security, renewable energy and culture”, the Elysee Palace announced on Friday.
Mr Macron and Mr Al Sudani “reaffirmed their commitment to complete big network infrastructures projects based on French know-how … In that respect, they have pledged to grant Iraq the expertise of French companies”, the Elysee Palace added.
“In terms of alternative energies, they showed their commitment to the implementation of TotalEnergies’s multiple-energies project … based on solar energy and investments in gas.”
Mr Al Sudani stated the deals reached between the two nation have prepared a “road map” for better ties.
“A short while ago, my friend Macron and I signed the Strategic Partnership Agreement, which lays down a road map for expanding the horizons of co-operation between our two countries in various fields,” he added.
“We will continue to work with friends on serious partnerships that will guarantee Iraq achieving economic reform and sustainable development, as we planned in the government programme.”
Source: menafn
