Fight against terrorism/Daesh/Iraq/meeting between M. François Hollande, President of the Republic, and Mr Haider al-Abadi, Prime Minister of Iraq

The French President had a meeting with Mr Haider al-Abadi, the Iraqi Prime Minister, who had come to Paris for the second Ministerial Meeting of the Small Group of the Global Coalition to counter Daesh [ISIL].

The Head of State welcomed the holding of this meeting, during which the coalition members confirmed their commitment to fighting Daesh alongside the Iraqi people, government and security forces. He also encouraged the Iraqi government to implement the reforms which are essential for national reconciliation in Iraq. Finally, he lent his support to Mr Haider al-Abadi in achieving this and paid tribute to the Iraqi forces, which are bravely fighting Daesh./.