Iraq and Turkey discuss regional security, combating terrorism
The Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, and the Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hakan Fidan. Photo: Iraqi Foreign Ministry
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, met on Wednesday with the Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hakan Fidan, where they discussed bilateral cooperation and strategic coordination between the two countries regarding regional and international issues, according to a statement issued by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry.
The meeting between both ministers took place on the sidelines of their participation in the ministerial meetings of the Non-Aligned Movement held in Baku from July 5–6, 2023.
The two ministers discussed the latest developments in the security situation in the region and efforts to combat terrorism.
Hussein stressed the importance of coordination between Baghdad and Ankara regarding issues of common concern, as well as the need to ease tension in the region and strengthen security and stability.
The Iraqi Foreign Minister indicated that Iraq is preparing for the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership in its third edition, which will be held soon in Baghdad.
The Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership is expected to address issues related to Iraq’s neighboring countries and provide solutions aiming to maintain regional and international peace and security.
Both sides also talked about the issue of the Al-Hol refugee camp in Syria, the deportation of refugees, and the challenges related to this issue.