The Head of the Al-Nabaa Forum for Dialogue, Ali Al-Talqani, received the French Ambassador to Iraq at his office in the Holy City of Karbala.
In a statement to Al-Nabaa News Agency, Al-Talqani noted that he received Éric Chevalier, French Ambassador to Iraq, alongside his accompanying delegation, in the presence of the Forum's Executive Director, Dr. Ala'a Al-Silawi, and Dr. Muslim Abbas, Political Advisor to the Forum, where they discussed numerous files of mutual interest and the history of relations between the two countries.
Al-Talqani added: "We reviewed the latest developments in Iraq and discussed opening horizons for joint cooperation across various cultural and scientific fields in a manner that achieves prosperity and progress for Iraqi society, accomplishes a true intellectual renaissance, and establishes a clear vision for development."
According to the statement, both sides emphasized the need to prioritize cultural affairs, as well as cultural, economic, and developmental exchange.
Chevalier stressed the necessity of continued cooperation across various domains, particularly regarding developmental and intellectual aspects, while praising the dialogue programs presented by the Forum in various fields and their role in presenting different viewpoints to formulate a sound vision that meets the expectations of Iraqi society, expressing his aspiration for his country to participate in such activities.
For his part, Al-Talqani emphasized the importance of advancing relations to achieve growth and progress in cultural and scientific fields, as well as aspects of scientific research related to development.
