Tuesday’s meeting, attended by French President Emmanuel Macron, was aimed at “ensuring the stability, security and prosperity of Iraq,” the French presidency said in a statement.
Iraq has recently reached a fragile government of compromise after a year of political stalemate. Jointly organized by Iraq and Jordan, 12 countries participated, in addition to France, Turkey, Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain. and Iran.
Under pressure, they want to support Iraq to meet all challenges, including terrorism, and help the country to its public establishments and expand its economy.
Macron praised Jordan’s central role in supporting discussion and promoting international relations in the region, which he said fits into “a diplomatic center of gravity” as it consolidates its “role in global stability. “
The meeting, which is expected to gain advantages across the region, comes at a time when several Middle Eastern countries are mired in turmoil.
Iran has bloodily suppressed a wave of protests sparked by the death on September 16 in detention of a 22-year-old Iranian of Kurdish origin.
Tehran accused regional rival Saudi Arabia, with which it has had diplomatic relations since 2016, of fomenting unrest in Iran as protests erupt.
Meanwhile, Syria remains a battleground for geopolitical competition and Lebanon remains mired in an economic and political quagmire.
Baghdad II follows a rally in August 2021 in the Iraqi capital organized at the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron.
(with AFP)
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