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France Honors Iraqi President Talabani with State Visit

  • November 17, 2009 8:10 pm

Iraqi President Jalal Talibani marks his first official trip to France with a four-day visit that includes meetings with French political and business leaders.

Iraqi President Jalal Talibani is getting the red-carpet treatment in France, with the Iraqi flag flying on the Champs Elysees in Paris. French President Nicolas Sarkozy is hosting a dinner for Talibani who is also expected to meet with French business leaders.

The visit underscores the turnaround in French-Iraqi relations. In 2003, France led international opposition to the U.S.-led war in Iraq. But in February, President Sarkozy paid his first visit to Baghdad.

French Ambassador to Iraq Boris Bouillon says today Paris is eager to capture a share of lucrative oil and reconstruction deals in Iraq.

Read more: http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/11/17/2009111700324.html

Iraqi premier meets French officials in Paris

  • May 4, 2009 8:12 pm

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is meeting French officials in Paris as the two countries seek to bolster business dealings and mend diplomatic relations strained by the U.S.-led war in Iraq.Al-Maliki plans meetings with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Prime Minister Francois Fillon on Monday. He also is scheduled to speak with representatives from businesses including Paris-based oil giant Total and European aerospace group EADS.

Read more: http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_content.php?id=938727&lang=eng_news