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…
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi commenced his initial European tour following his appointment in May, arriving in Paris on Monday with the intention of bolstering support to mitigate the strain imposed by the Hormuz crisis on Iraq's oil exports. The Iraqi leader was greeted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace, where they engaged in discussions regarding Iraq's potential resumption and diversification of its energy supply paths.
The fight against extremist groups, including ISIS, was also included in the agenda. France is committed to supporting the training of Iraqi security forces. President Macron emphasized on X, alongside a photograph of the two leaders clasping hands, that "securing our energy supplies by working towards de-escalation and developing alternative routes to the Strait of Hormuz means easing the pressure on pump prices."
"Deepening our defense and security cooperation with our allies means continuing together the relentless fight against terrorism," he added. Upon completing his visit to France, Prime Minister Al Zaidi is anticipated to journey to Germany, where he will meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday, alongside a scheduled joint press conference. This situation is still unfolding.
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