Türkiye-Iraq defense deal serves regional peace: Officials
A bilateral defense agreement between Türkiye and Iraq serves to bolster regional security and stability, according to Turkish defense officials, who noted that counter-terrorism cooperation remains active through joint operational mechanisms.
“The deal between Türkiye and Iraq in the field of defense cooperation is important for regional stability and security,” sources from the Defense Ministry told reporters during a weekly briefing on July 30 in Ankara.
The statement followed a key visit by Iraq’s new Prime Minister Ali el-Zeydi to Türkiye on July 28 at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The two leaders exchanged views on ways to deepen bilateral relations across all fields, including security, defense industry, economy, trade, transportation and energy.
Some five agreements were signed during the talks in Ankara.
