Abadi, French President Discuss Strengthen Relations And Regional Situation And Victories Achieved By Iraqi Forces In Mosul

BAGHDAD / NINA / Prime Minister, Haidar al-Abadi discussed with French President Francois Hollande and his accompanying delegation strengthening relations between the two countries in all areas and the regional situation as well as the victories achieved by Iraqi Forces in Mosul and the threat of Daesh on the countries of the world. Abadi, during his meeting with the French president and his accompanying delegation, according to a statement by his press office, praised "the France's role in helping Iraq in its war against terrorism," noting that "the Iraqi forces are fighting in Mosul currently and achieving consecutive victories and there is cooperation from the locals." He pointed out that we are in the final stages to end Daesh militarily and hope its end in the region as well. For his part, Hollande praised the victories achieved in Iraq against Daesh, praising Abadi's leadership, which contributed to the military, political and economic progressing in Iraq, where we expect promising prospects for Iraq's economic. He added that France will always be by Iraq in its war against Daesh, adding that Iraq contributed to decline Daesh gangs, and without Iraq, these gangs will have not been defeated "./ end