French foreign minister, defence minister arrive in Baghdad

Le Drian and Parly will discuss with Iraqi leaders the war on Islamic State


Reuters August 26, 2017
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian. PHOTO: REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer

BAGHDAD: French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian and Defence Minister Florence Parly arrived Saturday in Baghdad, Iraqi State TV said.

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Le Drian and Parly will discuss with Iraqi leaders the war on Islamic State, the stabilisation of cities destroyed in the conflict and assitance to refugees, according to diplomats. France is a main partner in the U.S.-led coalition helping Baghdad fight the militants who seized parts of Iraq and Syria in 2014.

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