Iraq and France Sign Six Agreements, Expand Defense Cooperation
French president and Iraqi prime minister agree on a roadmap for future Iraqi arms purchases as accords cover air defense, energy and aviation, according to Anadolu Agency.
Iraq and France have signed six agreements aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation, including in the defense sector, Anadolu Agency reported.
According to the report, the French president and the Iraqi prime minister agreed on a roadmap for future Iraqi arms purchases as part of the broader package of accords.
The agreements reportedly cover a range of sectors, including air defense, energy and aviation, Anadolu Agency said.
The report did not provide further details on the specific terms, monetary value or timeline of the individual agreements.
Anadolu Agency did not specify the exact date or location of the signing, nor did it name the individual officials involved beyond referring to the French president and the Iraqi prime minister.
Further details on the implementation of the agreements were not immediately available.
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- Iraq and France expand defense ties, sign 6 deals — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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