Iraqi Prime Minister seeks support in France to ease pressure on oil exports
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi on Monday started his first trip to Europe since taking office in May, landing in Paris in an effort to shore up support to alleviate the pressure of the Hormuz crisis on Iraqi oil exports. Mr Al Zaidi was welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace, where the two leaders discussed Iraq resuming and diversifying its energy supply routes. The…
On Monday, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi embarked on his inaugural European visit following his inauguration in May, arriving in Paris with the intention of bolstering support to mitigate the impact of the Hormuz crisis on Iraqi oil exports. Upon his arrival, Mr Al Zaidi was greeted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace, where they engaged in discussions regarding Iraq's resumption and diversification of its energy supply pathways.
The discussion also encompassed the ongoing fight against extremist organizations, such as ISIS, in Iraq. France has pledged its assistance in training the Iraqi security forces. In a statement alongside a photograph of the two leaders clasping hands, Mr Macron penned on X, "Ensuring our energy supplies by striving for de-escalation and expanding alternate routes away from the Strait of Hormuz lightens the burden on pump prices.
Strengthening our defense and security collaboration with our allies continues our collective battle against terrorism." Post his Paris visit, Mr Al Zaidi is anticipated to travel to Germany, where he will meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday, with both leaders intending to hold a joint press conference. This narrative is still evolving.
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