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“We have the political will to enhance our relations with Iraq”

Speaking at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Al Sudani of Iraq, President Erdoğan said: “Iraq is one of our neighbors with which we have common historical, social and cultural ties, and to which we attribute strategical value. We have the political will to enhance our relations with Iraq on the basis of mutual respect and good-neighbor principle by upholding our common interests. I believe that both my visit and the agreements just signed will be a new milestone in the Türkiye-Iraq relations.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a joint press conference with Prime Minister Mohammed...

Türkiye, Iraq, Qatar and UAE sign “Development Road” memorandum of understanding

Under the auspices of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani of Iraq, Türkiye, Iraq, Qatar, and the UAE signed a quadripartite Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the Development Road Project. The memorandum of understanding was signed at the Government Building in Baghdad under the auspices of President Erdoğan and Prime Minister Sudani of Iraq. Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, Minister of Transport of Iraq Rezzak Muhibis, Minister of Transport of Qatar Jassim bin Saif bin Ahmed Al-Sulaiti and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the UAE...

President Erdoğan meets with PM Al Sudani of Iraq

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Iraq for an official visit, met with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani of Iraq. https://tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/152077/president-erdogan-meets-with-pm-al-sudani-of-iraq

President Erdoğan meets with President Rashid of Iraq

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Abdul Latif Rashid of Iraq in Baghdad. The meeting addressed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Iraq, Israel's attacks on Gaza, regional and global issues, and the fight against terror. Expressing Türkiye's expectations from Iraq regarding the fight against the terrorist organization PKK, President Erdoğan stated that Iraq needs to be cleared of all forms of terror. During the meeting, President Erdoğan also noted that it is essential for Iraq's stability that relations between Baghdad and the Northern Iraq Regional Government get back on track and that the Turkmens...

President Erdoğan travels to Iraq

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan went to Iraq for official visits. As part of his one-day visit, President Erdoğan will meet with President Abdullatif Rashid and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in Baghdad. Erdogan and Sudani will hold a joint press conference and agreements will be signed between the two countries. President Erdoğan will later visit Erbil within the framework of his contacts. Banners saying "We are honored by your visit" in Turkish and Arabic were placed on the streets of Baghdad where the Sheikh Abdulkadir Geylani's tomb is located. Iraqi and Turkish flags were also featured...

President Erdoğan receives Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt Sameh Shoukry at Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Istanbul. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/152066/President-Erdogan-receives-Egyptian-Foreign-Minister-Shoukr

President Erdoğan, President Iohannis of Romania talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Klaus Iohannis of Romania. The call addressed global and regional issues as well as the Türkiye-Romania bilateral relations. Stressing the need to enhance the high-level dialogue between the two countries, President Erdoğan noted that establishing a High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council mechanism between Türkiye and Romania would be beneficial in this regard. Also on the agenda of the call was President Iohannis’ candidacy for NATO Secretary General. Underscoring that NATO should elect a Secretary General that would serve NATO members’ security and interests in the face of...

President Erdoğan performs Friday prayer in Istanbul

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan answered reporters’ questions after performing the Friday prayer at Hz. Ali Mosque in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul. In answer to a question about his visit to Iraq scheduled for Monday, President Erdoğan stated that this was a previously postponed visit and that now that the elections in Türkiye are over, the visit will hopefully be carried out. Noting that he will have talks with the President and Prime Minister of Iraq in Baghdad, President Erdoğan said: “Afterwards, we will visit Erbil. In Erbil, we will have the opportunity to discuss...