Macron expressed concern about the intensification of IS in Iraq and Syria

"Today I assured Barzani of France's solidarity, primarily in the fight against IS, our common enemy, which is showing signs of a revival of its activity in Iraq, as well as in Syria," TASS quoted him as saying at a press conference with the head of the Kurdish Autonomous Region of Iraq, Nechirvan Barzani.

Macron said that the security of Iraq, Europe and France depends, among other things, on the fight against terrorism.

Earlier, the French leader announced in Baghdad about negotiations between France and the Taliban ** on the organization of humanitarian operations and the continuation of the removal of citizens from Afghanistan who are in danger.

* "Islamic State" (IS) - the organization was recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of December 29, 2014.

** "Taliban" - the organization was recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation dated 02.14.2003.