Doha: Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them in various fields today with his French counterpart, Jean-Noel Barrot. During the meeting, the two sides also discussed the Arab Summit, which will be held in Baghdad on May 17, as well as a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest.

According to Qatar News Agency, the two ministers reviewed military cooperation between their countries, particularly in equipping Iraqi forces with advanced French equipment.