Erdogan's State Visit to Iraq Focuses on Security, Water, and Energy Issues

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Iraq, his first since 2011, addresses critical bilateral concerns including water rights, regional security, and oil exports.

Erdogan was welcomed with formal honors in Baghdad, underscoring the significance of his visit to Iraqi-Turkish relations.
The discussions are set to cover vital issues such as the management of shared water resources, regional security, and the resumption of oil exports.
Iraq and Turkey are expected to sign several memoranda of understanding and a strategic framework agreement during the visit.
Security talks will include measures to combat the PKK and possibly establish a security corridor along the Iraq-Turkey border.
Economic ties are also a focus, with plans for a major road and rail project that could enhance connectivity between the two nations.