French foreign minister, defence minister arrive in Baghdad
Le Drian and Parly will discuss with Iraqi leaders the war on Islamic State
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.
IS-claimed Baghdad blast kills at least 119
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.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian and Defence Minister Florence Parly arrived Saturday in Baghdad, Iraqi State TV said.
IS-claimed Baghdad blast kills at least 119
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.