# France, Iraq deepen energy and defence ties as Macron hosts Al-Zaidi in Paris

https://mins.news/en/item/58227

- TRT World, 2026-09-14 19:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/61adce7b52f9

> Al-Zaidi made his first trip to Europe since taking office, visiting the Elysee Palace in Paris, where he was hosted by Macron as France and Iraq strengthened energy and defence ties.

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