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Iraqi News
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
The fourth meeting of the Strategic Cooperation Council between Iraq and Turkey begins
Baghdad - INA The fourth meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council between Iraq and Turkey began today, Thursday, in Ankara. The Prime Minister's Media Office stated in a brief statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), "The fourth meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council between Iraq and Turkey began in the Turkish capital, Ankara, in the presence of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan." Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani arrived in the Turkish capital, Ankara, on Thursday morning for an official visit.
Shafaq News
08-05-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
PM Al-Sudani in Turkiye: A new strategic chapter
Shafaq News/ Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani headed to Ankara on Thursday for a one-day official visit to attend the Iraq–Turkiye High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meetings and hold talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Al-Sudani is leading a senior government delegation, with the visit expected to focus on expanding bilateral cooperation and addressing security, energy, trade, and water issues, according to Iraqi and Turkish officials. Turkiye's Communications Director Fahrettin Altun said the two leaders would meet at the presidential complex in Ankara, where they are expected to sign several memorandums of understanding covering various sectors. Altun added that the discussions will cover regional and international developments in addition to Iraq–Turkiye relations, which both sides have described as 'strategic and enduring.' Earlier this week, Iraqi officials said the talks will include key files such as the Development Road project — a major infrastructure corridor connecting Basra to Turkiye — as well as cross-border energy cooperation and water-sharing agreements. The Iraqi embassy in Ankara confirmed the arrival of a preparatory delegation earlier this week, ahead of the expected signing of bilateral agreements. Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu previously announced that al-Sudani's visit would be followed by a reciprocal visit by Erdoğan to Baghdad in the first half of 2025.
Rudaw Net
07-05-2025
- Business
- Rudaw Net
PM Sudani, Erdogan to discuss bilateral ties, developments Thursday
Also in Middle East Syria condemns Israeli strike near presidency palace Israel using food blockade as 'weapon of war': Palestinian UN envoy Erbil, Qazvin agree to strengthen commercial, economic activity Iraq, Turkey in talks to sign new power deal: Ministry A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani is set to visit Ankara on Thursday for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on bilateral relations and regional developments, the Turkish presidency said. 'In the visit, Turkey-Iraq relations and current regional and global developments will be discussed,' Fahrettin Altun, head of communications for the Turkish presidency, said on X, adding that bilateral documents 'aiming for cooperation in various areas' will be signed. Iraqi and Turkish authorities have previously announced that Sudani is scheduled to visit Turkey on May 8 to attend the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting. Both Erdogan and Sudani are set to chair a meeting of the bilateral council during the visit, according to the Turkish presidency. 'We believe that with Mr. Sudani's visit, deep-rooted Turkiye-Iraq relations will be strengthened in many areas,' Altun said. Sudani last met Erdogan in November, during a one-day visit to Istanbul where bilateral relations, regional developments, and ways to activate joint memorandums of understanding were discussed. In September, the two leaders met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. A high-level Iraqi and Turkish delegation met on April on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, headed by Foreign Ministers Fuad Hussein and Hakan Fidan respectively, to discuss the implementation of Baghdad's decision to designate the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) as a banned organization. In March 2024, Baghdad banned the PKK, a move welcomed by Turkey. However, despite pressure from Ankara, Iraq has not designated the group as a terrorist organization. In April 2024, Sudani and Erdogan signed a multi-billion-dollar strategic water agreement. The Iraqi premier stated at the time that the pact includes joint projects to improve water management on the Tigris and Euphrates, and it will remain valid for 10 years from implementation.
Iraqi News
17-04-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Erdogan invits Al-Sudani to attend the Strategic Cooperation Council meeting
Baghdad – INA The Prime Minister received an official invitation from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday to attend the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting. A statement issued by the Prime Minister's Media Office and received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) stated that "the Prime Minister received an official invitation from the Turkish President to attend the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting, which will be held in Turkey next May. This invitation was received during his meeting with the Turkish Ambassador to Iraq, Anil Bora İnan." The Prime Minister affirmed his acceptance of the invitation, noting the government's keenness to maintain the momentum of the relationship with Turkey, which is witnessing growth at various levels. The Prime Minister directed the preparation of joint files, including security, water, industry, military industries, energy, transportation, trade, higher education, and other issues, to ensure that the outcomes are comprehensive and enhance cooperation and achieve the supreme interests of both countries, according to the statement.
Arab News
13-03-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan PM seeks stronger trade, connectivity with Uzbekistan in talks with envoy
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his administration's interest in bolstering bilateral trade and physical connectivity with Uzbekistan during a conversation with the envoy of the Central Asian state on Thursday, his office said in a statement. Sharif met with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent last month during a trip to the region, where both leaders set an ambitious target to increase bilateral trade from $404 million to $2 billion in the foreseeable future. They also discussed the proposed railway project spanning approximately 573 kilometers from Termez in Uzbekistan to Mazar-i-Sharif and Kabul in Afghanistan, before extending to Peshawar in Pakistan. The project holds strategic significance for Islamabad, as it could provide direct access to Central Asian markets, boosting trade and economic integration while positioning the country as a key regional trade hub. The issue was also raised during a meeting between Sharif and Uzbek Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad. 'The Prime Minister expressed his complete satisfaction at the excellent progress made between the two countries during his visit, which included the formation of a High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, as well as the signing of a number of important agreements and MOUs [memorandums of understanding] in various fields,' said a statement released by the PM Office. 'The Prime Minister said that, upon his return from Tashkent, he had tasked the concerned Ministers of relevant areas to ensure prompt follow-up on the decisions taken by the two leaders,' it added. 'He particularly highlighted Pakistan's interest in enhancing cooperation with Uzbekistan in mining & minerals, railways (including the Trans-Afghan Railway project), special economic zones, banking, tourism, culture and renewable energy.' Sharif conveyed his warm greetings to President Mirziyoyev, expressing gratitude for the hospitality extended to him and his delegation during their visit to Tashkent. He also underscored the need to devise a roadmap to enhance bilateral trade to $2 billion, in line with the agreement reached between the two leaders. The Uzbek envoy reaffirmed his country's commitment to strengthening ties with Pakistan and transforming their political relations into mutually beneficial economic cooperation. He also informed Sharif that President Mirziyoyev would visit Pakistan later this year, with the dates to be determined through mutual coordination between the two sides.
