Iraq, Turkey ink more than 24 agreements

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – During an official visit by the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to Iraq on Monday, more than 24 agreements in different industries were reached between Turkey and Iraq.

Following their meeting in Baghdad, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, and Erdogan sponsored the agreements, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

The two leaders witnessed signing over 24 memoranda of understanding during a discussion, which included bilateral cooperation in water management, irrigation, infrastructure development, rail and road construction, and security.

In terms of security, the two parties discussed how to deal with the difficulties brought about by the existence of militants who may support terrorists and compromise the security of both countries.

“Iraqi and Turkish security are inseparable, and collaboration between the two countries is important for regional security,” Al-Sudani said.

Al-Sudani and Erdogan signed a cooperation framework agreement on water, aiming to foster understanding and collaboration in the water sector based on the principles of equality, good intentions, and good neighborliness.

The agreement also aims to create a new vision for the implementation of infrastructure and investment projects pertaining to water resources in Iraq.

The 10-year agreement focuses on allocating cross-border waters fairly and equally and establishing a goal for the efficient and sensible use of water.