Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Visits Iraq
Ankara, January 26, 2025 – H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, paid an official visit to Iraq on January 25, 2025.
Bilateral Talks
During the visit, Minister Fidan met with his Iraqi counterpart, H.E. Fuad Hussein, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq. The two ministers discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest, including:
- Strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and infrastructure development
- Enhancing security cooperation to combat terrorism and cross-border crimes
- Coordinating efforts on regional and international issues, including the ongoing conflict in Syria
- Addressing the issue of displaced persons and refugees
Joint Press Conference
Following their meeting, Ministers Fidan and Hussein held a joint press conference. Minister Fidan emphasized the importance of the Türkiye-Iraq relationship and expressed Türkiye’s commitment to further developing ties in all areas. He also stressed the need for regional stability and cooperation to address common challenges.
Minister Hussein welcomed Minister Fidan’s visit and thanked Türkiye for its support to Iraq. He highlighted the progress made in bilateral relations and expressed Iraq’s desire to strengthen cooperation in various sectors.
Official Dinner
Later in the evening, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani of Iraq hosted an official dinner in honor of Minister Fidan. The dinner was attended by senior officials from both countries.
Other Meetings
During his visit, Minister Fidan also met with:
- Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government
- Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region
- Muhammad Sa’id al-Barkani, Speaker of the Council of Representatives of Iraq
- Basma Murad, Minister of Health of Iraq
Significance of the Visit
Minister Fidan’s visit to Iraq is a significant step towards strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two countries. It reflects the shared commitment to enhancing cooperation in key areas and addressing regional and international challenges together. The visit is expected to contribute to further progress in the Türkiye-Iraq partnership in the years to come.
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