French President Emmanuel Macron, who received Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in Paris, called for the development of alternative routes to the Strait of Hormuz to secure energy supplies.
Macron said that creating alternative routes alongside reducing tensions in the region would ease pressure on fuel prices.
Macron emphasizes security and diplomacy
The French president said al-Zaidi’s decision to begin his European tour in France showed that the two countries could play a stabilizing role in the region.
Macron said the interests of the French people must be protected to achieve regional stability. He said continued defense and security cooperation with partners would ensure that the fight against terrorism continued.
He said diplomatic initiatives aimed to protect the purchasing power and security of the French people.
Iraqi prime minister’s visit to France and Germany
Ali al-Zaidi began an official visit to France and Germany on Sunday with a high-level Iraqi government delegation.
According to the agenda announced by the Iraqi government, the tour will address political and security issues, as well as economic relations, investment, trade, energy, industry and technology.
The visit aims to turn existing agreements into viable partnerships and increase European investment in Iraq.