Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Receives French Ambassador in Baghdad

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein received the French Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Patrick Durel, on Monday, July 21, 2025.

The meeting discussed a number of issues of mutual interest, including the recent attacks targeting oil fields in the Kurdistan Region and their serious implications for the country’s security and stability.

The two sides also reviewed the rapidly evolving regional developments and Iraq’s approach in dealing with the tense situation in the region. The French Ambassador commended Iraq’s role and the Foreign Ministry’s efforts in maintaining balance and avoiding entanglement in regional conflicts, emphasizing the importance of this approach in supporting regional stability.

Additionally, the meeting touched on the upcoming conference on the Palestinian issue, scheduled to be held in New York later this month under the joint sponsorship of the French and Saudi governments. An official invitation was extended to the Minister to participate in the conference, as part of the ongoing international efforts to highlight the Palestinian cause.