Ankara and Baghdad are continuing to strengthen their relationship through critical talks, with the fourth meeting of the Türkiye-Iraq High-Level Security Mechanism set to take place in Ankara. The meeting, chaired by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein, aims to enhance security measures and solidify joint efforts in combating threats like the PKK terrorist group.
Following President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to Iraq in April, the Strategic Framework Agreement was signed, establishing the Joint Planning Group and various committees to promote cooperation. The ongoing discussions reflect a shift towards closer cooperation between the two neighboring countries, with a focus on counterterrorism efforts and strengthening security.
Recent developments, including Iraq’s decision to label the PKK as a banned organization, mark a positive step forward in the dialogue mechanism. The efforts to establish a joint operations center and ongoing discussions on combatting terrorism signal a new era of cooperation between Ankara and Baghdad.