Minister Fidan met with the Iraqi Prime Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zaydi in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, where he was present within the scope of the 52nd Meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Foreign Ministers Council. At the meeting, steps to develop economic, commercial and security cooperation between the two countries were evaluated.

INVESTMENT CALL FOR TURKISH COMPANIES

According to the statement made by the Iraqi Prime Ministry Press Office, Zaidi drew attention to the importance of signing a comprehensive water agreement with Türkiye and implementing the Development Road Project.

Stating that they aim to strengthen relations with Türkiye, Zeydi stated that they want Ankara to be one of Iraq's important economic partners. Inviting Turkish companies to benefit from investment opportunities in the country, Zaidi stated that the Iraqi government will take the necessary steps to facilitate investments and support the activities of companies.

JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER IS ON THE AGENDA

Security cooperation between the two countries was also discussed during the meeting. The parties emphasized the establishment of a joint operations center in order to contribute to the solution of various security issues.

In addition, efforts to expand industrial cooperation between Türkiye and Iraq and increase mutual trade volume were evaluated.

EMPHASIS FROM FİDAN ON DEVELOPMENT ROAD PROJECT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan conveyed President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's greetings to Iraqi Prime Minister Zeydi during the meeting. Fidan congratulated Iraq on the completion of the new government cabinet and assuming the term presidency of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

Stating that Türkiye attaches importance to strengthening its relations with Iraq and expanding bilateral cooperation, Fidan emphasized that the implementation of previously signed agreements and understandings should be followed.

Fidan pointed out that the Development Road Project will strengthen the economic and commercial integration between the two countries and stated that the project is of strategic importance for the common interests of the people of Türkiye, Iraq and the region.