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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Arrives in Baghdad for Official Visit

Gulan Media August 22, 2023 News
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Arrives in Baghdad for Official Visit

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Baghdad today for an official visit, as confirmed by Ahmed Al-Sahaf, the spokesperson for the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The visit, scheduled to last for two days, will include meetings with the top leadership in Iraq, including the three presidencies, Deputy Prime Minister, and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein.

According to Al-Sahaf, the discussions between the two parties will encompass all aspects of bilateral relations between Baghdad and Ankara. They will also delve into shared issues aimed at bolstering the security and stability of the region, exploring common opportunities, and addressing significant challenges.

Furthermore, the issue of water resources will be a topic of discussion during the visit. Al-Sahaf emphasized that Iraq's share of water resources is a matter open to negotiation and dialogue between the two nations, with relevant authorities playing a crucial role in this process.

Following his visit to Baghdad, Foreign Minister Fidan is scheduled to visit the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, where he will meet with senior officials. This visit comes after an announcement by the spokesperson for the Kurdistan Regional Government, Peshawa Hawramani, who stated that Hakan Fidan would visit the Kurdistan Region during this week.

Hawramani shared the news on his official Facebook account, mentioning that Fidan would meet with the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani.

Hakan Fidan's visit to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region underscores the importance of diplomatic engagement in addressing regional issues and enhancing cooperation between neighboring countries. It will be closely watched as developments in this region often have far-reaching implications.

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