The goal of developing economic relations between Türkiye and Iraq through concrete projects and increasing bilateral trade to $30 billion was highlighted during a meeting between Trade Minister Ömer Bolat and Iraq’s Ambassador to Ankara, Majid Abd al-Rida Hasan al-Lijmawi.
The meeting, held at the Ministry of Trade on Wednesday, also addressed efforts to implement the agreements reached during Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zeydi’s visit to Türkiye in July.
Development Road cooperation at the center
The meeting focused on steps that could be taken to strengthen cooperation under the Development Road Project and increase bilateral trade to $30 billion.
The sides also assessed ways to resolve the problems faced by Turkish exporters in Iraq. They reaffirmed their agreement to advance Türkiye-Iraq relations through concrete projects.
Iraq is Türkiye’s fifth-largest export market
Türkiye’s exports to Iraq reached approximately $12.4 billion in 2025. With this figure, Iraq ranked fifth among Türkiye’s export markets.