Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidy announced on Sunday that his government will establish new avenues for cooperation and investment with Paris and Berlin. This statement precedes his official visit to France and Germany with a high-level delegation. Al-Zaidy stressed the importance
of Iraq regaining its position and building relations on mutual interests. He stated: "With Paris, we open new doors for cooperation, investment, and development. With Berlin, we work on partnerships that foster knowledge, technology, and industry, based on shared interests." He
affirmed that "Iraq today views the world with confidence, actively building genuine partnerships to transform its potential into an economic and regional power and an effective entity in its international environment."