Macron is also expected to meet Nechirvan Barzani, president of the semi-autonomous northern Kurdish region.
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King holds trilateral summit with Egypt president, Iraq PM, reaffirms centrality of Palestinian cause
His Majesty King Abdullah, Egypt President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, and Iraq Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi on Tuesday held the third trilateral summit between Jordan, Egypt and Iraq in Amman.
Defense minister: Iran ready for strategic partnership with Iraq
Hatamai underlined the need for defense cooperation between Baghdad and Tehran to restore security and stability in the region.
New Iraq PM releases protesters; promotes respected general
The Supreme Judiciary Council said in a statement it ordered the release of protesters detained since demonstrations erupted last year in line with the new prime minister‘s call.
The council released detainees based on Article 38 of the constitution that guarantees the right to protest, „provided that it is not accompanied by an act contrary to the law“, it said.
U.S. to renew waiver for Iraq to import Iranian electricity for 120 days -State Department
“In support of the new government the United States will move forward with a 120-day electricity waiver as a display of our desire to help provide the right conditions for success,” the State Department said in a statement on a call between Pompeo and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi.
Iraq parliament selects US-backed candidate for prime minister
Iraq’s parliament selected Mustafa Khadmini, a former intelligence chief reportedly backed by America, as the country’s new prime minister.
Iraqi Parliament confirms Mustafa Al Kadhimi as new Prime Minister
The Iraqi Parliament voted on Wednesday night to approve the government of Mustafa Al Kadhimi, ending weeks of political deadlock.
More than 250 members attended the session in Baghdad and passed 15 ministers while rejecting five – those for trade, justice, culture, agriculture and migration.