Iraqi media hails President Erdogan’s ‘historic’ visit

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Iraq sparks optimism for enhanced bilateral relations and cooperation across various sectors, with the signing of significant agreements and memorandums of understanding

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent visit to Iraq has garnered significant praise from Iraqi media outlets, with many hailing it as a “historic” moment for bilateral relations.

During his visit to Baghdad and Erbil, Erdogan engaged in discussions with top Iraqi leaders and Kurdish Regional Government officials, focusing on counterterrorism and regional issues, while signing several agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen ties across various sectors.

Emphasizing the importance of Erdogan’s visit, Iraqi newspapers such as Al-Sabah and Al-Zawraa highlighted the signing of strategic agreements and the Development Road project, which is set to elevate bilateral relations to new heights.

Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdish Regional Government, also praised the visit, underscoring the deep ties between Türkiye and Iraq.

Experts and officials in Iraq have expressed optimism about Erdogan’s visit. Many believe it will support the Iraqi government’s vision for implementing projects and fostering strategic partnerships.

They anticipate the visit will help address longstanding issues and promote cooperation between the two countries.

The visit culminated in signing 26 agreements between Türkiye and Iraq, covering various sectors, including energy, trade, education, tourism, sports, health, and defense.

Of particular significance is the Development Road project, which aims to establish a 1,200-kilometer (745.6 miles) highway and railway connecting key cities and ports in Iraq to Türkiye, facilitating trade and connectivity between the two countries and beyond.

Overall, Erdogan’s visit to Iraq has been hailed as pivotal in bolstering partnerships and cooperation between the two countries.

Both sides expressed optimism about their relationship’s future prospects.

Source: Newsroom