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French Pres. backs PM Al-Kadhimi's calls for dialogue amid protests in Iraq

PARIS, Aug 2 (KUNA) -- French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday expressed support for the Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi's calls for dialogue to solve the aggravating political crisis in Iraq. "I am very concerned about the situation in Iraq. Calm and restraint must prevail," Macron wrote in a Twitter reply to Al-Kadhimi, adding that he supports the premier's call for dialogue.
"I join Prime Minister Al-Kadhimi in his call for dialogue and consultation in response to the aspirations of the Iraqis", Macaron proceeded.
On Monday, Prime Minister Al-Kadhimi proposed an initiative to solve the escalating political crisis in the country, and urged national dialogue to find a political solution to the unrest that could lead to "dire consequences." Iraq has been in a state of turmoil as Sadr movement followers' sit-in in the parliament building, in rejection of Coordination Framework's new government. (end) ma.nhq