Enhancing economic ties and addressing regional concerns: Barzani and Erdogan discuss cooperation
Shafaq News/ The President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani,met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Wednesday todiscuss the strengthening of economic ties between Turkiye, Iraq, and theKurdistan Region.
According to a statement from the Kurdish Presidency, the meetingfocused on “ways to increase trade exchange and investment opportunities forTurkish businesses in various regions of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.”
“Additional topics during the meeting included the relationship betweenErbil and Baghdad, the Development Road project, the threats posed by terrorism,and the ongoing fight against ISIS.”
President Erdogan reiterated Turkiye’s commitment to ongoing cooperationwith Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, expressing the private sector's readinessand willingness to invest across different sectors.
Both leaders “stressed the importance of enhancing relations,particularly in the economic sector.” They also shared concerns over thecomplex situation in the Middle East, acknowledging the potential risks andconsequences for the region.
“They agreed on the necessity for all parties to work towards preventingfurther escalation of conflict and to resolve issues through peaceful means.”
