Hollande: Addressing the ISIS in Iraq is tantamount to prevent terrorist attacks in France

French President Francois Hollande has estimated today from Baghdad on a visit that addressing the Islamic State in Iraq allows it to prevent terrorist attacks in France. "Everything that contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq are additional conditions to avoid to be in Dae (Arabic acronym IR) attacks against our territory," said Hollande during his speech before the French soldiers who train Iraqi special forces fighting against jihadists.

"To act against terrorism here in Iraq also means that we prevent terrorist attacks against our country and thus avoid adverse effects that for our compatriots from the worsening situation in Iraq," added the first station himself of his tour in country.

As part of the international coalition against the jihadists 500 French act as consultants, training and supporting Iraqi troops in their battle for the recapture of the territories put under the control of the IK 2014. However not directly participate in land battles.

At present the international coalition supporting Iraqi soldiers who attempt the recapture of Mosul with air strikes.

"The challenge is to recapture Mosul. To achieve this in the next few weeks should educate, to support the Iraqi forces and give them the best advice, "said Hollande.

On his visit to Iraq French President accompanied by Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drew.

Furthermore afternoon Hollande is expected to travel to Arbil in the semi-autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan, where are the French soldiers who give advice Kurdish peshmerga fighting for the recapture of Mosul. As announced the Champs Elysees during the visit to Baghdad Hollande "will reiterate the commitment of French forces in the international coalition against Dae."

Baghdad will go into the Green Zone, where he will meet with Kurdish President of Iraq Fuad Masoum, Shiite Prime Minister Haider al-Abadan and Sunni parliament speaker Salim al Tzoumpouri. "I would emphasize the need to continue efforts to ensure a sustainable security situation after the defeat of Dae and the importance of the coexistence of different communities in a united and sovereign Iraq," said the French president.