The President of the Republic of Türkiye met with the Prime Minister of Iraq and discussed the situation in the Middle East.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani of Iraq held a meeting in Istanbul.
President Erdoğan of Türkiye addressed the significant security threats that terrorist organisations pose to both Türkiye and Iraq, called for an integrated strategy to tackle these threats, and emphasised the necessity of peace and stability.
Erdoğan also expressed concern over the increasing "Israeli aggression" in Gaza and Lebanon. He urged the international community to take collective action to halt the violence in the region, especially for neighbouring countries.
The President of Türkiye emphasised the necessity of strengthening bilateral relations and called for improved connectivity between the two countries, especially through the establishment of an extensive network of roads and ports as part of the Development Road Project in the region.
Based on the information received, Sudani and Erdoğan urged not only Arab and Muslim countries but also international organisations and the United Nations to support ceasefire efforts in the region. He also underlined the need for facilitating relief operations, providing humanitarian assistance to those affected, engaging in reconstruction efforts, and maintaining the Palestinian presence in their "historic territories." The two leaders also discussed ways to implement current agreements and partnerships across various economic and development sectors.