Erdogan and Iraqi PM discuss cooperation
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi announced the launch of a new phase of economic and strategic cooperation between the two countries. This includes signing a historic oil partnership in the Kirkuk field and launching the "Development Road" project, which stretches over 1,200 kilometers to connect the Basra Port with European markets. The agreements focus on boosting trade exchange, which reached $17 billion, covering sectors such as energy, transportation, education, and water, with an emphasis on collaboration to face regional challenges like drought and climate change. Zaydi also confirmed that Iraq is prepared to supply Turkey with one million barrels of oil daily, while Ankara announced that Turkish Petroleum has entered the Kirkuk field, highlighting that Iraq’s security and stability are considered part of Turkey’s national security.
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