Official Reception Ceremony for Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi in Paris ••••• An official reception ceremony was held today, Monday, for Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi at the Musée de l’Armée (Les Invalides) in the French capital, Paris. The Prime Minister was received by French Minister of the Armed Forces Catherine Vautrin, in the presence of French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot. During the ceremony, the Iraqi and French national anthems were played, and the honor guard was inspected. The French Minister briefed Prime Minister Al-Zaidi on the military and architectural history of the Musée de l’Armée and the national symbolism it embodies in French memory. ••••• Media Office of the Prime Minister September 14, 2026