Iraq to participate in regional summit in Jordan
The French President Emmanuel Macron. Photo: Sputnik
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Jordan is preparing to host a regional summit in December where Iraq and neighboring countries, in addition to France, will participate, according to Jordanian official media.
The Elysee Palace in Paris issued a statement confirming that the Jordanian capital, Amman, will host the summit before the end of 2022, which will be similar to the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership held in August 2021.
The Elysee Palace issued the statement following a phone call on Sunday between the French President, Emmanuel Macron, and the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani.
Al-Sudani and Macron discussed ways to strengthen the bilateral cooperation between France and Iraq, highlighted the regional situation, and expressed their concern about the escalation of tensions, the statement mentioned.
Al-Sudani and Macron agreed to prepare, in coordination with Jordan, for the next summit that will bring together leaders of the region and the French President before the end of the year, the statement explained.
“Iraq can count on France’s support to face threats and attacks on its sovereignty and stability, as well as in its fight against terrorism,” Macron said.
The statement also revealed that Macron invited Al-Sudani to visit France in early 2023.
On August 28, 2021, Baghdad Conference was held in the Iraqi capital, with the participation of nine Arab and foreign countries, in addition to several regional and international organizations.
The closing statement of the conference stressed the need to support the security and economy of Iraq, in a way that ensures its stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity.