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Monday, June 8, 2015
Obama, Hollande agree to stay united against Iran, retain sanctions against Russia
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleUS President Barack Obama meets privately with French President Francois Hollande on the last day of the G7 summit.
Among the issues they discuss, the two leaders agree to stay united in pursuit of a comprehensive agreement with several other world powers to keep Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, the White House said. Hollande and previous French governments have shown a more skeptical approach to talks with Iran than the US. Obama and Hollande also agree that sanctions against Russia should remain until the Kremlin fully abides by a peace agreement with Ukraine.
Obama and Hollande also discuss climate change, the threat from Islamic State terrorists, trade and instability in Libya.
Obama plans to consult later today with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi as he struggles against an increasing threat from Islamic State terrorists. Abadi calls for more assistance from the US and its partners, and he is scheduled to address G-7 leaders during a closed session on terrorism.
— AP
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