Baghdad - Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is to travel to Paris on Monday for talks with his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy, officials confirmed Sunday.

Talabani and Sarkozy are expected to discuss relations between the two countries during the visit, which Talabani aides said was crucial for the advancement of agreements.

The meeting follows on the invitation of Sarkozy and will be their third since 2005.

Talabani is expected to travel with a large delegation, including ministers and advisors.