Bagdad, Iraq
13 February 2025
Randa Kassis, President of the Astana Platform, together with Fabien Baussart, President of the Centre for Political and Foreign Affairs (CPFA), held a meeting with the President of the Iraqi Parliament, Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, along with prominent Iraqi religious and political figures, including Ammar al-Hakim.
The discussion centred on regional security dynamics and the strategic challenges posed by emerging jihadist movements, with particular concern over the ongoing threat of foreign jihadist fighters operating alongside ISIS. The participants explored avenues for coordinated responses, emphasising the importance of regional cooperation and the need for a long-term strategy that addresses both the military and ideological dimensions of extremism.
The meeting highlighted the need for coordinated regional and international efforts to combat terrorism and build lasting stability throughout the Middle East.
