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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi is visiting France as the first stop of his European tour.
Macron made a statement about the visit of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih ez-Zeydi to Paris on the social media account of the US-based company X.
Emphasizing that Zaidi "chose France for the first leg of his European tour", Macron stated that this visit is an indication that France has "taken a balancing role" in the Middle East.
Emmanuel Macron noted that "acting for the stability of the region would mean defending French interests."
In this context, Macron stated that they wanted to develop alternative energy routes to the Strait of Hormuz and reduce regional tension in order to reduce the pressure on fuel prices, and called for strengthening defense and security cooperation with regional allies.

TMMOB reacted to the targeting of LGBTI+ individuals and rights organizations within the scope of the 'My Family is Safe' operation. The Union stated that they did not accept the suppression of fundamental rights and freedoms and demanded that the detentions be ended.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted harshly to Greece's unfounded statements regarding the War of Independence period. The Ministry reminded of the crimes committed by Greece against the civilian population in Anatolia at that time and its obligation to compensate, with reference to the Lausanne Peace Treaty.
At the IAEA 70th General Conference in Vienna, Rafael Grossi pointed out Iran's lack of control; US Energy Secretary Chris Wright called for transparency from Tehran. Rosatom General Director Lihachev condemned the attacks on nuclear facilities.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated at the European Arctic Summit in Rovaniemi, Finland that the war in Ukraine was decisive for the future of Europe. Merz emphasized that continuing support for Ukraine is in Europe's security interest.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid announced that he will support Netanyahu's request to increase the defense budget, on the condition that the coalition's 'corruption funds' and appropriations allocated to the Ultra-Orthodox segment are cut.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the unfounded statements of the Greek authorities regarding the occupation period of Anatolia and reminded Greece of the crimes committed against the civilian population at that time and its obligation to compensate, with reference to the Lausanne Peace Treaty.