In Pics | Emmanuel Macron visits ISIS former stronghold in Iraq's Mosul
Macron welcomed
French President Emmanuel Macron is welcomed upon his arrival at the Al-Nuri Mosque in Iraq's second city of Mosul, in the northern Nineveh province, on August 29, 2021.
Commitments made
Macron made the commitment during a regional summit in Baghdad largely devoted to the fight against terrorism and the impact of the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan as the US withdraws.
Church tour
Macron tours the Our Lady of the Hour Church in Iraq's second city of Mosul, in the northern Nineveh province.
Guarding Al-Nuri Mosque
A member of Iraqi security forces stands guard at the Al-Nuri Mosque in the Iraqi city of Mosul, ahead of a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron.
A melting pot
His visit to Mosul, a melting pot of Iraq's diverse ethnic and religious communities, is seen as an opportunity to renew his support for Christians in the Middle East.
Speaking with priests
Macron speaks with priests during a tour of the Our Lady of the Hour Church in Iraq's second city of Mosul.
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