FM Fuad Hussein Receives Turkish Ambassador in Baghdad

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, received on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Anil Bora Inan, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Baghdad.

At the beginning of the meeting, H.E. the Turkish Ambassador conveyed a message of congratulations from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, H.E. Mr. Hakan Fidan, to H.E. the Minister on the occasion of the renewal of confidence in him as Minister of Foreign Affairs, wishing him success in his duties in the upcoming phase. H.E. also conveyed the congratulations of the President of the Republic of Türkiye, H.E. Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, to H.E. the Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq on the formation of the new government, affirming Türkiye’s keenness to continue enhancing bilateral relations between the two friendly countries.

The meeting discussed bilateral relations between the Republic of Iraq and the Republic of Türkiye and avenues to further develop them across various fields, in addition to addressing a number of issues of mutual interest.

Both sides emphasized the importance of continued coordination and cooperation on the water file and the follow-up of agreements concluded between the two countries regarding the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, in a way that ensures Iraq’s water shares, commending the recent volumes of water released towards Iraq within the framework of existing bilateral understandings.

The meeting also addressed the “Development Road” project and its strategic importance in enhancing regional connectivity and economic integration among the countries of the region.

Both sides stressed the importance of holding regular meetings of the Iraqi–Turkish Joint Committee, in order to follow up on the implementation of agreements and memoranda of understanding signed between the two countries, and to enhance bilateral cooperation across various sectors.

They also discussed the possibility of establishing and activating an oil pipeline from Kirkuk to Turkish territory, emphasizing the importance of continued cooperation in oil exports in a way that serves the mutual interests of both countries.

Discussions further covered avenues to enhance trade exchange and facilitate commercial procedures in line with the applicable laws and regulations in both countries.

In conclusion, H.E. the Minister affirmed the Republic of Iraq’s keenness to developing its relations with the Republic of Türkiye in a way that serves mutual interests and enhances security, stability, and economic cooperation in the region.