Fuad Hussein and Hakan Fidan Exchange Views on Security Developments and Efforts to De-escalate Regional Tensions

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, discussed in a phone call on Sunday, 22 March 2026, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, H.E. Mr. Hakan Fidan, the developments in the security situation in the region, as well as a number of issues of mutual interest.

At the outset of the call, the two sides exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, expressing their wishes for continued security and stability for the two friendly peoples.

H.E. the Minister reviewed the security developments in the capital, Baghdad, particularly in the aftermath of the attack that targeted the headquarters of the Iraqi Intelligence Service, noting the measures taken to enhance stability and protect official institutions.

The two sides also addressed the Iraqi and Turkish perspectives on the ongoing war in the region and its implications for regional security, stressing the importance of joint coordination in addressing current challenges.

At the conclusion of the call, both sides underscored the need to intensify efforts and joint action to push toward reaching a ceasefire, in a way that contributes to containing escalation and enhancing stability in the region.