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Iraqi News
07-05-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Iraq, France's AFD partner on €130m wastewater projects
Baghdad ( – In a move to strengthen sanitation infrastructure and improve public health in underserved regions, Iraq has signed two major financing agreements with France's Agence Française de Développement (AFD), totaling €130 million. Iraqi Finance Minister Taif Sami Mohammed signed the two agreements on Tuesday, in the presence of the French ambassador in Baghdad. The funding will support two key wastewater treatment projects. A €110 million package, which includes a €30 million top-up loan, will go toward expanding the Khalidiya sewage system in Al Anbar Governorate. Meanwhile, an additional €100 million has been earmarked for the construction of the Hamza sewer project in Diwaniya Province. These projects aim to boost essential services and living conditions, particularly in low-income areas of Iraq. AFD, active in Iraq since 2011, has so far invested around €600 million in public and commercial development across the country. The latest agreements mark another step in deepening Iraq-France cooperation on infrastructure and sustainable development.
Shafaq News
23-04-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
PM Al-Sudani welcomes French President's upcoming visit to Iraq
Shafaq News/ Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot in Baghdad on Wednesday to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, regional stability, and advancing economic cooperation. According to a statement from al-Sudani's media office, the PM highlighted the steady progress in Iraq-France relations since his visit to Paris nearly two years ago, which culminated in the signing of a strategic partnership agreement. He also welcomed the planned visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Iraq, underscoring shared views on key regional issues. Al-Sudani expressed Iraq's intention to host a Franco-Iraqi Business Forum in Baghdad to deepen economic engagement and encourage investment. He emphasized the importance of regional stability—particularly in Syria—and reiterated Iraq's support for inclusive governance based on peaceful coexistence among all communities. Barrot conveyed greetings from President Macron and praised the progress Iraq has made under al-Sudani's leadership, calling the country a 'successful and investment-attractive environment' with improving security and economic indicators. The French foreign minister reaffirmed France's commitment to strengthening coordination with Iraq, especially in economic development, and encouraged French companies to expand their operations in the Iraqi market. He also confirmed ongoing military and security cooperation, including joint counter-terrorism efforts and defense equipment agreements. Barrot said France aligns with Iraq on many aspects of the regional situation, particularly regarding developments in Syria.
