Following the re-election of the French president Emanuel Macron, the Iraqi president congratulated him in a tweet, saying “looking forward to strengthening mutual interests.”

“I congratulate my friend Emmanuel Macron on his re-election as President of France, an important partner for Iraq, wishing him and the French people success, progress, and prosperity. It is fair to confirm the depth of relations that gathered the two friendly peoples and look forward to strengthening them to serve mutual interests and establish security and stability in the region," Barham Salih tweeted.