On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron met King Abdullah II of Jordan on the sidelines of the 2nd Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership in Amman. The Jordanian media reported that both sides discussed bilateral relations and regional and international developments, including the challenges in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon and …
Read More »EU’s Borrell hails Baghdad conference as ‘important diplomatic achievement’
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has hailed the recent Baghdad conference, which aimed at promoting regional de-escalation and dialog, as an “important diplomatic achievement,” said Iraq is key to promoting stability between Iran and Saudi Arabia. In a blog post published on the website of the European External Action …
Read More »Iraq has regained its regional role, official says
The Kurdistan Regional Government devised a plan to provide facilities to industrial and commercial investments in the region, spokesperson for Kurdistan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry Nozad al-Sheikh Kamel Mahmoud said on Tuesday. Mahmoud’s comments came in a statement he made before the third online conference of Kurdistan and China …
Read More »French flag waving in Mosul, celebrating Macron’s visit to the war-ravaged city
The French President, Emmanuel Macron, commenced on Sunday his visit to Mosul, the capital city of the Nineveh governorate, the former stronghold of ISIS, and Macron’s third stop in Iraq after Baghdad and Erbil yesterday. Alghadeer News Agency Correspondent said that the French flags were up to welcome the French …
Read More »IECG commends Iraq’s successful holding of the Baghdad Conference
The Iraq Economic Contact Group (IECG) complimented Iraq on the successful holding and conclusion of the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership on 28 August 2021, which brought together Iraq and its neighbors. In a press release issued earlier today, Saturday, “the IECG fully supports Iraq’s vision for increased cooperation …
Read More »Iraq’s MoFA releases the joint statement of the Baghdad Summit
The nine countries attending Baghdad’s Conference for Cooperation and Partnership endorse the principles of “good neighborliness” and “national sovereignty”, a joint communique released by the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Saturday, asserting “joint cooperation” and “mutual interest” to cope with common challenges. The participants of the Baghdad …
Read More »Mideast leaders plus France meet in Baghdad to talk security, diplomacy (Pictures)
Several Middle Eastern leaders and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Baghdad on Saturday at a summit hosted by Iraq, which wants its neighbours to talk to each other instead of settling scores on its territory. Iraq’s security has improved in recent years but it is still plagued by big …
Read More »Egypt’s Sisi and Qatar’s Tamim meet for the first time since reconciliation at Baghdad Conference.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani in Baghdad on Saturday, the Egyptian presidency said, the first meeting since the two countries agreed in January to end a long-running dispute. Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain had agreed to end the …
Read More »Tripartite Summit on the sidelines of the Baghdad conference
On Saturday, sources reported that an Emirati-Egyptian-Qatari summit, sponsored by Iraq, was held. The sources told Alghadeer News that the Iraqi President held a tripartite summit today with the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, the Emir of Qatar Hamad bin Tamim, and the Prime Minister of the Emirates Mohammed bin …
Read More »Saudi Foreign Minister: stability in the region requires “a secure Iraq”
The Saudi Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan, affirmed on Saturday that the establishment of stability in the region requires “a secure Iraq.” During a speech at the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, Bin Farhan said that “the changes in the region require joint coordination between countries, and the consolidation …
Read More »Iraq refuses to be used as ground for regional, global conflicts: Al-Kadhimi
Iraq refuses to be used as a middle ground for regional and global conflicts, Iraq Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi said at the opening of a summit in Baghdad with several Middle leaders as well as French President Emmanuel Macron. “We faced many challenges on different levels. The convening of this …
Read More »Jordan’s King Abdullah II: A strong Iraq represents a pillar for regional economic integration
Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein praised on Saturday Iraq’s role in “building bridges of dialogue at the regional and international levels.” The Jordanian King said in a speech during the launch of the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, “Our meeting in this conference is evidence of Iraq’s …
Read More »Emir of Qatar: we declare our support for Iraq
The Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, affirmed on Saturday that Iraq is qualified to play an active role in establishing security and stability in the region. During a speech at the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, the Emir said that the region is going through challenges and …
Read More »Egypt’s President: the upcoming Iraqi elections are a popular responsibility
The Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi called on Saturday to launch “a new phase of regional cooperation.” In his speech during the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, the Egyptian President said that the “Baghdad Conference” strengthens the foundations of constructive cooperation between Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan.” “Egypt will continue …
Read More »Macron: Baghdad Conference is a victory for Iraq
On Saturday, French President Emmanuel Macron considered holding the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership a “victory for Iraq” while indicating that France will remain supportive of restoring Iraq’s stability and maintaining its security. During his participation at the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, Macron said that “the Baghdad …
Read More »Baghdad Conference aims to establish partnerships with region’s countries, official says
The spokesman for the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, Nizar Al-Khairallah, confirmed that one of the conference’s goals is to establish sustainable economic and investment partnerships in various fields between Iraq and the countries of the region. Al-Khairallah said in a press conference that Iraq welcomes “brothers, friends and …
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