Iraqi-Turkish Talks to Enhance Bilateral Cooperation and Emphasize Sovereignty Preservation

Iraqi political leadership emphasized the country's pursuit of establishing strategic and distinguished relations with neighboring nations, based on mutual cooperation and regional stability. This came during the reception of a high-level Turkish security delegation, where common files, ways to activate mutual interests, and economic development—especially the "Development Road" project—were discussed. The importance of preserving national sovereignty and preventing foreign interference was heavily stressed, along with the necessity of cooperating to combat terrorism and cut off its funding sources. The meeting also reviewed diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, highlighting Iraq's successful navigation of its political crises and its shift toward addressing economic challenges and diversifying income sources.