At a meeting in Ankara, Ibrahim Kalın, head of Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization, and Mohammed al-Halbousi, speaker of Iraq’s Council of Representatives, discussed steps that could be taken to develop security cooperation between Türkiye and Iraq.
Kalın and al-Halbousi addressed regional and international issues, as well as security and stability mechanisms that would serve the common interests of the two countries. They exchanged views on opportunities for cooperation aimed at resolving existing problems and supporting regional security.
Water, agriculture and the Development Road Project discussed
The meeting’s economic and infrastructure agenda included rehabilitating Iraq’s water infrastructure, agricultural projects, reconstruction and resettlement efforts, and other infrastructure projects.
The Development Road Project was also assessed, along with steps to deepen strategic and economic cooperation between Türkiye and Iraq.
Process of placing weapons in Iraq under state control
The sides also discussed issues related to the process of placing weapons in Iraq under state control.
Al-Halbousi reiterated his support for the Terror-Free Türkiye process under way in Türkiye and said its successful completion would have important consequences for the region.
Kalın and al-Halbousi agreed to further strengthen close cooperation between Türkiye and Iraq on bilateral and regional issues.