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Baghdad The President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, stressed, during his meeting with the French Ambassador to Iraq, Eric Chevalier, the importance of developing bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries.
The media office of the President of the Republic said in a statement: “President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid received the French ambassador at the Baghdad Palace, and at the outset of the meeting, the ambassador conveyed the greetings of the French president to the president and his wishes for the Iraqi people to continue progress and prosperity, while the President of the Republic entrusted Ambassador Chevalier with his greetings and wishes to President Emmanuel Macron and the French people to have more development and prosperity.”
Rashid stressed the importance of developing bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries to serve the higher interests of the two friendly peoples.
The statement added, “During the meeting, they discussed the water file and ways to address the shortage as a result of drought and climate change, in addition to the lack of water releases from the source countries of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, and the need to reach an agreement with neighboring countries regarding obtaining a fair water share, and improving water management in the country.”
The President of the Republic indicated that “the government has set an ambitious program to establish security and stability, improve the reality of services and implement important strategic projects,” pointing out that “efforts are being made to approve the general budget in a way that achieves the hopes of Iraqis for a comfortable life.”
For his part, Ambassador Chevalier renewed his country’s position in support of Iraq, and its endeavor to strengthen relations of joint cooperation, stressing France’s keenness to support Iraq’s efforts to consolidate security and stability.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency
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