MOI : France was a pioneer in supporting Iraq during its war on terrorism 

Minister of Interior Othman Al-Ghanimi confirmed today, Thursday that France was a pioneer in supporting Iraq during its war on terrorism and crime. 

The media office of the Minister of Interior stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "Al-Ghanimi met the French ambassador to Iraq, Erbek Chevalier, to discuss a number of issues that would develop relations." 

The Minister of Interior stressed that "Iraq and France have strong relations at various levels linking the two countries," noting that "the Republic of France was a pioneer in supporting Iraq during its war on terrorism and crime in its various forms, as well as exchanging experiences and information to serve common interests." 

He called for "intensifying this cooperation, especially in the security field."