Iraq, France discuss boosting anti-corruption cooperation

The meeting came on the sidelines of Zaidi’s visit to Paris, which began Monday and marks the first leg of his inaugural visit to Europe since becoming prime minister. He is set to travel onward to Germany.

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Iraq-France air defense, energy MoUs signed during Zaidi Paris visit

Of the six documents signed, two related to bolstering Iraq's defense sector, including a letter of intent establishing cooperation between the defense ministry and France's Harmattan AI firm, as well as a bilateral accord between both countries' defense ministries regarding the acquisition of French military equipment.

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Iraqi PM meets Macron in Paris to deepen bilateral ties

French Minister of the Armed Forces Catherine Vautrin welcomed Zaidi upon his arrival in Paris in the presence of French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, during which the Iraqi and French national anthems were played, Iraqi state media reported.

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Iraqi PM begins first Europe tour to bolster ties with France, Germany

Zaidi explained that the purpose of the visit is to foster relationships with world countries built on “shared interests and balanced partnerships,” asserting that “Iraq must reclaim its position” on the global stage.

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Iraqi PM to meet France’s Macron in Paris Monday

The pair are set to discuss “a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest,” the Iraqi premier’s office said in a statement on Friday.

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France to try suspected smugglers over 2021 capsizing killing dozens, mostly Kurds

The defendants, mainly from Afghanistan, are believed to be linked to people-smuggling networks.

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Iraqi PM Zaidi to visit Paris, Berlin in early September

In July, Zaidi carried out his first overseas trip as prime minister with a five-day visit to the US, during which he met with US President Donald Trump and signed multiple agreements with American firms.

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Saudi Arabia to invest $7 bn in theme parks near Paris: French presidency

The project "stemmed from a discussion between the president of the republic and the crown prince in December 2024" in Riyadh, where they discovered their "shared passion" for manga, "and in particular Dragon Ball Z", an adviser to Macron told reporters.

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Iran warns France against ‘interventionist’ conduct by diplomats

In a statement, the ministry warned that it has not permitted its diplomatic guests to “engage in illegal and interventionist conduct and that, should such behavior be repeated, it will take appropriate action against those responsible.”

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