The removal of the Governor of the Central Bank of Turkey and the appointment of his deputy instead

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This is going to be interesting.. The Turkish come into and stay in Iraq then arrest Iraqis?

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Turkish FM to Visit Erbil Next Week

 

 Basnews English 25/04/2019 - 16:03 Published in Kurdistan

 

http://www.basnews.com/index.php/en/news/kurdistan/516800

 

ERBIL — Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu is scheduled to visit Kurdistan Region’s capital Erbil next week on Monday, according to Turkish state-run Anadolu Agency.

Cavusoglu will embark on a two-day trip to Iraq starting on 28th April, the report said.

After Baghdad, he will visit Erbil and Basra as well.

The Turkish top diplomat is expected to meet with top Kurdish officials while in Erbil.

Trade and economic ties would possibly top Chavusoglu’s agenda while in Erbil.

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Turkey confirms the readiness of its companies to invest and establish vital projects in Iraq

Economy | 6:38 - 25/04/2019

 

https://www.mawazin.nIraq & Dinar Related Newset/Details.aspx?jimare=44191

 

Baghdad - Mawazin News 
Turkey on Thursday confirmed the readiness of its companies to invest and establish vital projects in Iraq. 
"The President of the Republic, Barham Salih, received at the Peace Palace in Baghdad, the Turkish ambassador to Iraq Fatih Yildiz and the delegation of the Turkish Contractors Union headed by Medhat Ynigon," a presidential statement received by Mawazine News. 
Saleh pointed to "the depth of the relationship between Iraq and Turkey," stressing "the need to strengthen the bonds of economic and trade cooperation to serve the mutual interests between the two countries." 
He stressed that "Iraq is a country attractive for investment and is in need of companies to build firm projects and provide employment opportunities for young people," calling on Turkish companies to "contribute to the reconstruction and construction of cities because of its expertise in this area." 
In turn, the Turkish ambassador "

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President of the Republic calls on Turkish companies to invest in Iraq

19:01 - 25/04/2019 https://www.almaalomah.com/2019/04/25/402500/

Information / Baghdad ..

The President of the Republic, Barham Saleh, on Thursday, Turkish companies to invest in Iraq, stressing the strength of the relationship with the Turkish Republic.

"The relationship between Iraq and Turkey is deep," Saleh said in a statement received at the Peace Palace in Baghdad, Turkish Ambassador to Iraq Fatih Yildiz and the delegation of the Turkish Contractors Union, headed by Medhat Yennigon, stressing the need to " And trade to serve the mutual interests between the two countries. "

The President of the Republic that "Iraq is a country attractive for investment and is in need of companies firm to build projects and provide employment opportunities for young people," calling on "Turkish companies to contribute to the reconstruction and construction of cities because of its expertise in this area."

In turn, the Turkish ambassador stressed "the willingness of Turkish companies to invest and establish vital projects in Iraq." Finished 25 s

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Turkish FM pushes closer border, trade cooperation with Iraq

By Rudaw 25 minutes ago http://www.rudaw.net/english/middleeast/turkey/28042019

Turkish FM Mevlut Cavusoglu and Iraqi FM Mohamad Ali al-Hakim deliver a joint press conference in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 28, 2019. Photo: AA

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Turkey and Iraq emphasized the significance of strengthening border control and trade ties in a meeting on Sunday in Baghdad.

"We focused on increased trade volume with Turkey," said Iraqi's Foreign Minister Mohamad al-Hakim at a press conference with Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Iraq-Turkey trade volume stands at around $10 billion. However, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told a press conference in March alongside his Iraqi counterpart Barham Salih they want to expand it.

"Let's increase it to $20 billion. We want to keep it at this level or even double it. We have the power to do this. The Turkish private sector is capable of revitalizing the Iraqi economy," Erdogan said.  
 

Hakim described terrorism on the Iraq-Turkey border as an "important" part of their meeting.

"Iraq is strongly rejecting the use of its land for any military activities against Turkey," he said, referring to the nearly four-decade long cross border conflict between the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and Turkish state. 
 

Conflict between the PKK and Turkey is nearly a daily occurrence along the border. 

Cavusoglu said Turkey and Iraq will need to cooperate to "eliminate PKK terrorist group as well."

Also on security, Hakim noted Iraq was plagued by a three-year battle against the Islamic State (ISIS), leaving areas the group had once controlled in ruins.

"We spoke of the importance of the reconstruction of areas damaged by conflict and the return of Iraqis back home," Hakim said. 

During the ISIS takeover of Mosul in 2014, Turkey was forced to close its consulate and nearly 50 workers at the facility were taken captive by the group before they were released later that year.

Cavusoglu again reiterated, "we have plan to open a consulate in Basra, one in Kirkuk and one in Najaf," in addition to reopening their consulate in Mosul.

He echoed the sentiment that "trade barriers" between Iraq and Turkey "must be removed" for the interests of both sides. 
 

Cavusoglu said Turkey and Turkish companies "are keen to taking part in the reconstruction of Iraq and that Turkey has been the best helping side for Iraq." Ankara has offered $5 billion in credit for Turkish companies rebuilding in Iraq. 

Ankara and Baghdad have been at loggerheads over water as Turkey has threatened to stop its flow from the Tigris River into Iraq in order to fill its Ilisu Dam. 

"Last year, there was a huge water crisis and problem. But this year was the year of compassion and blessings. This year we instead have the problem of flooding," he said. 

Cavusoglu added Turkey would address the water problem with Iraq "so we do not face any potential drought crisis in the future."

Hakim hailed his Turkish counterpart's visit as "very crucial for increasing coordination and strengthening friendship" between Ankara and Baghdad.  

The Turkish foreign minister added his next two stops will be in Basra and Erbil. 

 

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Turkish Foreign Minister announces the date of Erdogan's visit to Iraq and the opening of consulates

 

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Turkish Foreign Minister Mouloud Gawishoglu said on Sunday that his country is seeking to open two consulates in Najaf and Kirkuk, while Turkey is ready to clear the border of the remaining terrorist groups.

"We have a meeting with the prime ministers and the parliament," Oglu told a news conference with Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohammed al-Hakim. "Last year there was a problem with water, but this year there was rain. .

Erdogan said that Erdogan will visit Iraq later this year 2019 "to participate in the fourth meeting of the Strategic Cooperation Council between the two countries high-level."

"We got Iraqi approval to open Qansayleh in Najaf and we are looking for another opening in Kirkuk."

The Turkish Foreign Minister, Mouloud Zhaoshoglu, arrived in Baghdad this morning on an official visit and met with his Iraqi counterpart

"We are seeking to open two consulates in Najaf and Kirkuk, where we obtained approvals for the first and will remain the second soon," he said, expressing "Turkey's readiness to clear the common border of the remaining terrorist groups."

Turkish Foreign Minister Mouloud Gawishoglu arrived in Baghdad on Monday for an official visit to discuss bilateral relations, particularly trade.

 

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Turkey plans to open two new consulates in two Iraqi provinces

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Turkish Foreign Minister Javishoglu said on Sunday that his country intends to open two new consulates in two Iraqi provinces.

"Turkey will provide support for the reconstruction of Iraq in its next phase," Oglu told a news conference with his Iraqi counterpart Mohammed al-Hakim, expressing his country's readiness to "help Iraq fight against Da'ash and all other terrorist organizations."

"It is useful to open a new border port with Iraq and we have railway lines," he said, noting that "Ankara is ready to share experiences with Baghdad on the issue of water."

"Iraq will soon visit the representative of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the issue of water, to determine what can be done in this file."

He noted that he discussed with his Iraqi counterpart the subject of consulates, adding that "Turkey wants to open consulates in Najaf and Kirkuk."
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Turkish Foreign Minister arrives in Basra

Release date: 2019/4/28 16:28 • 81 times readhttp://alforatnews.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=196508

 

(VOI) - Turkish Foreign Minister Mouloud Gawishoglu arrived in Basra on Sunday morning for an official visit to the province of Basra.

The correspondent of {Euphrates News}, that "the governor of Basra, As'ad al-Eidani has received Oglewa and the delegation accompanying him."
"He is scheduled to discuss Eidani with Oglu and visual officials relations between the two countries, especially economic ones."
Uglu met in Baghdad with Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, House Speaker Mohammad Halabousi, Foreign Minister Mohammad Ali al-Hakim and some diplomatic officials. He is expected to conclude his visit to Iraq after heading to Kurdistan and meeting officials there. is over

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Sunday، 28 April 2019 02:59 PM

Turkey pushes closer border, trade cooperation with Iraq

https://www.thebaghdadpost.com/en/Story/38931/Turkey-pushes-closer-border-trade-cooperation-with-Iraq

 

Turkey and Iraq have highlighted the importance of strengthening border control and trade ties.

During a meeting on Sunday, Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohamed al-Hakim said "we focused on increased trade volume with Turkey."

The remarks came during a joint press conference with Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Moreover, Hakim described terrorism on the Iraq-Turkey border as an "important" part of their meeting.

"Iraq is strongly rejecting the use of its land for any military activities against Turkey," he said, referring to the nearly four-decade long cross border conflict between the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and Turkish state.

Meanwhile, Cavusoglu said Turkey and Iraq will need to cooperate to "eliminate PKK terrorist group as well."

Moreover,  Cavusoglu said, "we have plan to open a consulate in Basra, one in Kirkuk and one in Najaf," in addition to reopening their consulate in Mosul.

He went on saying that Turkish companies "are keen to taking part in the reconstruction of Iraq and that Turkey has been the best helping side for Iraq."

Ankara has offered $5 billion in credit for Turkish companies rebuilding in Iraq.

Regarding the water issue, Cavusoglu said "last year, there was a huge water crisis and problem. But this year was the year of compassion and blessings. This year we instead have the problem of flooding.”

Hakim hailed his Turkish counterpart's visit as "very crucial for increasing coordination and strengthening friendship" between Ankara and Baghdad.  

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2019/04/28 17:33

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Oğlu: Our consulate in Basra will soon open and Erdogan is visiting Iraq

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BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Turkish Foreign Minister Mouloud Gawishoglu said on Sunday that his government was close to reopening its consulate in the province after its closure for five years, while stressing that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was visiting Iraq.

"The Turkish government is determined to reopen the Turkish Consulate General in Basra," Oglu said during a meeting with several officials in Basra.

He pointed out that "Turkey is working to develop its relationship with Iraq, and seeks to play a major role in its reconstruction," adding that "President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is going to visit Iraq soon, and Basra will be part of the program of the visit."

The Turkish government closed its consulate in Basra in mid-2014 and announced last year that it would open its consulate in Mosul. During a press conference held in Baghdad a few hours ago, it revealed Turkey's desire to open two consulates in Najaf and Karbala, Between the two countries.

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Turkish FM Discusses Terrorism, Water, Trade in Baghdad

 

Basnews English 28/04/2019 - 12:08 Published in Iraq http://www.basnews.com/index.php/en/news/iraq/517279

 

 

ERBIL — Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu arrived in Baghdad for a scheduled visit where he is discussing counter-terror efforts, trade and water issues between Ankara and Baghdad.

Cavusoglu, alongside his Iraqi counterpart, Mohammed al-Hakim, held a press conference after their meeting and said they are working to address the issues between the two neighbors.

The Turkish top diplomat is scheduled to visit Erbil and Basra after concluding meetings with the top Iraqi officials in the capital city.

According to Cavusoglu, Turkey will open two new consulates in Iraq, one in Basra and the other in Mosul.

He also said they had discussed the presence of Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in the border areas between Iraq and Turkey. Ankara presumes Baghdad to take action in removing the PKK fighters from its territories who are in armed conflict with Turkey for more than three decades over the Kurdish cause.

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Oglu after meeting with Abdul-Mahdi: We will raise trade exchange with Iraq to 20 billion dollars

Political 02:54 - 28/04/2019

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=33394

 

Baghdad - Mawazine News
Turkish Foreign Minister Mouloud Zhaoshoglu said on Sunday that his country is determined to raise the volume of trade with Iraq to a target of 20 billion dollars.
This came in a tweet published by Chaoosh Oglu on his Twitter account, after meeting with Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi.
The meeting was closed between the two parties at the prime minister's headquarters in Baghdad.
"We will increase the volume of trade between Turkey and Iraq to 20 billion dollars," Zhaooshoglu said in a tweet on Twitter.
"We will fight together to root out the roots of Bai Ka in Iraq," he said

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Turkish Foreign Minister arrives in Basra

Local 04:48 - 28/04/2019

 

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=33394

Baghdad - Mawazine News
Turkish Foreign Minister Mouloud Gawishoglu arrived in Basra on Sunday to head a delegation of his country's government from Baghdad, a local source said.
The source said in a statement to "Mawazin News," that "the Turkish Foreign Minister Mouloud Javishoglu arrived, just before, to the province of Basra at the head of a delegation from the Turkish government."
The source pointed out that "it is planned to meet Oglu visual officials at the headquarters of the provincial council to discuss the relations between the two countries, especially with regard to economic cooperation with Basra as the capital of Iraq's economic."

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http://alahadnews.net/index.php/permalink/154180.html

 

Halabousi discussed with Turkish Foreign Minister bilateral relations between the two countries

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Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halabousi discussed with Turkish Foreign Minister Mouloud Chaochoglu the most important bilateral relations between the two countries.

This came during a meeting Halbusi Boughlu during his visit to Baghdad, on Sunday,

"We are ready to share our experiences on water management with Iraq, and our relationship will be strengthened by our parliament," Oglu said in a tweet.

On Sunday, Zhaoshoglu met Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi, his counterpart Mohammad Ali al-Hakim, and Iraqi Turkmen parliamentarians.

 

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Turkish authorities intend to open consulates in Najaf and Kirkuk

28/04/2019 01:26 PM | Number of readings:

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Al-Ahed News - Baghdad

Turkish Foreign Minister Mouloud Zhaoshoglu said on Sunday that his country plans to open two consulates in the provinces of Najaf and Kirkuk.

This came during a joint press conference on Sunday with Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim in Baghdad.

For his part, said Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim: "We are discussing with Turkey to increase trade and visa issue."

The Turkish foreign minister arrived last night in the Iraqi capital Baghdad at the start of an official visit that includes Erbil and Basra as well . End quote

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Turkish FM, Iraqi counterpart discuss 'border security'

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Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu with his Iraqi counterpart, Mohammed al-Hakim during a press briefing in Baghdad on April, 28, 2019. (Photo: Iraqi media)

 

Iraq Turkey PKK Baghdad Ankara

 

 

ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Turkish Foreign Minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, on Sunday met with his Iraqi counterpart, Mohammed al-Hakim, to discuss a range of issues, including “border security” between the two countries.

Cavusoglu arrived in Baghdad on Sunday and is expected to visit the city of Basra as well as the Kurdistan Region, with which Turkey shares part of its southern border that it regularly shells while targeting alleged Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) positions.

Such attacks have led to the evacuation of many villagers from the Kurdistan Region as Ankara’s warplanes continue to extensively damage their pastoral and agricultural lands, and, on occasion, kill civilian bystanders about whom there are no claims of PKK affiliation. Aggrieved locals have long urged both sides to take their conflict elsewhere.

The PKK has been engaged in a decades-long insurgency against Turkey over Kurdish rights and self-rule. Turkey, the United States, and the European Union all designate it as a “terrorist” group.

Along with regional developments, the two ministers “also discussed the issue of border security between Iraq and Turkey,” Hakim told a joint news conference with Cavusoglu in Baghdad.

Ankara has long called on Baghdad and Erbil to put an end to PKK activities along their borders, and both of the latter governments have stated the group must stop using the Kurdistan Region’s territory as a launching pad for its attacks on Turkey.

Hakim also said that the “PKK issue” was an important part of their meeting, with Cavusoglu stating the two sides need to “cooperate” to “put an end to the group.”

The ministers also discussed future visits by their respective heads of governments, but did not specify a date for such events.

The two had extensively explored the future of bilateral trade and Iraq’s post-ISIS reconstruction, to which, Cavusoglu claimed Turkey would contribute. The Turkish FM also spoke of plans for Ankara to open multiple new consulates in Najaf, Kirkuk, and Basra and reopen the existing one in Mosul.

Another topic of discussion was the issue of water supply to the Tigris from Turkey.

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T dollars and nudge "PKK" together
Oglu from Baghdad: We will raise our trade volume to 20 billion dollars and expel PKK together

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Turkish Foreign Minister Mouloud Javishoglu said on Monday that Ankara plans to increase its trade with Baghdad and that the two countries will cooperate in fighting PKK.
The Turkish minister added that his country is determined to raise the volume of trade exchange with Iraq to the target of 20 billion dollars.
The meeting was closed between the two parties at the prime minister's headquarters in Baghdad.
The Turkish minister also stressed that Ankara and Baghdad will fight together "to root out the roots of Beka Ka in Iraq."
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Iraq seeks cooperation with Turkey intelligence "to eliminate terrorist cells and extremist thought"
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halboussi met on Sunday with Turkish Foreign Minister Mouloud Gaooshoglu, accompanied by a Turkish parliamentary delegation, in the presence of Iraqi Ambassador to Ankara Hussein Khatib and a number of members of the Iraqi Council of Representatives.
During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields, notably the economic and humanitarian field, by contributing to the efforts to return the displaced and stabilize the liberated areas, and the security file through the exchange of intelligence; to eliminate terrorist cells and extremist ideology, Parliamentary Friendship Committees.
The meeting also tackled the formation of joint committees to solve the water problem and exchange experiences in this field, as well as discuss procedures to facilitate the obtaining of entry visas between the two countries.
He stressed Iraq's keenness to build balanced relations with all on the basis of respect for mutual sovereignty, and be a meeting point and a factor of balance and stability in the region, stressing the position of Iraq, which rejects any opposition on its territory threatens the peace of a neighboring country.
He also paid tribute to the President of the Turkish Parliament Mustafa Shintop to the Baghdad Summit of parliaments of neighboring countries of Iraq, describing his presence with the good message of the Iraqi street, pointing to the need to work with a unified vision of the countries of the region, which will have positive results on the reality.
For his part, Oglu stressed his country's commitment to support Iraq and to enhance the prospects for cooperation at all levels.
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[Synopsis]

Pretty SURE THIS is Legacy Old Silk Road NOW Belt AND Road Intiative Bi'ness!!!

 

The Insanian Mu lah lahs AND the Turdish, er, Kurdish PKK WILL BE EFFECTIVELY DEALT WITH for INTERNATIONAL trade FROM East TO West AND Vice Versa!!!

 

Turkey IS A MAJOR piece of REAL ESTATE for INTERNATIONAL LAND BASED commerce to PASS THROUGH!!!

 

SO...........................................................

 

NO WONDER the "trade" "arrangements" being made BETWEEN the Irks, er, Turks AND Bicraqi Iraqi!!!

 

HEATING UP!!!

 

YYYEEEAAAHHH BBBAAABBBYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Go Moola Nova!

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3 minutes ago, Synopsis said:

HEATING UP!!!

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Turkish Foreign Minister: Erdogan intends to visit Iraq and we will open our consulate in Basra soon

17:38 - 28/04/2019 https://www.almaalomah.com/2019/04/28/403026/

 

Information / Baghdad ..

Turkish Foreign Minister Mouloud Gawishoglu announced on Sunday that his government is close to reopening its consulate in the province after a five-year closure, while President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is visiting Iraq.

"The Turkish government is determined to reopen the Turkish Consulate General in Basra," Oglu said during a meeting with a number of officials in Basra. "The opening will be soon."

He pointed out that "Turkey is working to develop its relationship with Iraq, and seeks to play a major role in its reconstruction," adding that "President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is going to visit Iraq soon, and Basra will be part of the program of the visit."

The Turkish government closed its consulate in Basra in mid-2014 and announced last year that it would open its consulate in Mosul. During a press conference held in Baghdad a few hours ago, it revealed Turkey's desire to open two consulates in Najaf and Karbala, Between the two countries. Finished 26 S.

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http://www.rudaw.net/english/middleeast/turkey/28042019

Turkey

Turkish FM pushes closer border, trade cooperation with Iraq

By Rudaw 17 minutes ago

Turkish FM Mevlut Cavusoglu and Iraqi FM Mohamad Ali al-Hakim deliver a joint press conference in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 28, 2019. Photo: AA

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Turkey and Iraq emphasized the significance of strengthening border control and trade ties in a meeting on Sunday in Baghdad.

"We focused on increased trade volume with Turkey," said Iraqi's Foreign Minister Mohamad al-Hakim at a press conference with Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Iraq-Turkey trade volume stands at around $10 billion. However, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told a press conference in March alongside his Iraqi counterpart Barham Salih they want to expand it.

"Let's increase it to $20 billion. We want to keep it at this level or even double it. We have the power to do this. The Turkish private sector is capable of revitalizing the Iraqi economy," Erdogan said.  
 

Hakim described terrorism on the Iraq-Turkey border as an "important" part of their meeting.

"Iraq is strongly rejecting the use of its land for any military activities against Turkey," he said, referring to the nearly four-decade long cross border conflict between the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and Turkish state. 
 

Conflict between the PKK and Turkey is nearly a daily occurrence along the border. 

Cavusoglu said Turkey and Iraq will need to cooperate to "eliminate PKK terrorist group as well."

Also on security, Hakim noted Iraq was plagued by a three-year battle against the Islamic State (ISIS), leaving areas the group had once controlled in ruins.

"We spoke of the importance of the reconstruction of areas damaged by conflict and the return of Iraqis back home," Hakim said. 

During the ISIS takeover of Mosul in 2014, Turkey was forced to close its consulate and nearly 50 workers at the facility were taken captive by the group before they were released later that year.

Cavusoglu again reiterated, "we have plan to open a consulate in Basra, one in Kirkuk and one in Najaf," in addition to reopening their consulate in Mosul.

He echoed the sentiment that "trade barriers" between Iraq and Turkey "must be removed" for the interests of both sides. 
 

Cavusoglu said Turkey and Turkish companies "are keen to taking part in the reconstruction of Iraq and that Turkey has been the best helping side for Iraq." Ankara has offered $5 billion in credit for Turkish companies rebuilding in Iraq. 

Ankara and Baghdad have been at loggerheads over water as Turkey has threatened to stop its flow from the Tigris River into Iraq in order to fill its Ilisu Dam. 

"Last year, there was a huge water crisis and problem. But this year was the year of compassion and blessings. This year we instead have the problem of flooding," he said. 

Cavusoglu added Turkey would address the water problem with Iraq "so we do not face any potential drought crisis in the future."

Hakim hailed his Turkish counterpart's visit as "very crucial for increasing coordination and strengthening friendship" between Ankara and Baghdad.  

The Turkish foreign minister added his next two stops will be in Basra and Erbil. 
 

He also met with Mohamed al-Halbousi, Iraq’s parliamentary speaker. 

Turkish FM Mevlut Cavusoglu (L) meets with Mohamed al-Halbousi, Iraq’s parliamentary speaker, in Baghdad, April 28, 2019. Photo: social media 

 

According to Halbousi’s office they discussed entry visas, economic relations, and humanitarian cooperation, focusing on the return of displaced people and the stabilization of areas liberated from ISIS. 

Halbousi stressed the importance of respecting mutual sovereignty and said Iraq rejects the use of its territory by opposition groups. 

Although he did not mention any group by name, Halbousi was likely referring to the PKK.

Turkey has repeatedly launched airstrikes and sent troops into the Kurdistan Region and areas of northern Iraq to target PKK positions. Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government have criticized Turkey for violating their sovereignty, but have also called on the PKK to withdraw. 
 

Halbousi and Cavusoglu also discussed the regional water crisis and the formation of joint committees to solve the water problem and to exchange expertise. 

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Abdul Mahdi calls for resolving all outstanding issues directly between the Iraqi and Turkish governments   Sunday, April 28, -   +     0 0 237 0       Alsumaria News / Baghdad  called on Prime Minister Adel Abdul - Mahdi, Sunday, to resolve all outstanding issues directly between the Iraqi and Turkish governments, as he emphasized the need to restore the railway line from Basra to Turkey and to Europe.  "The Prime Minister received in his official office, Turkish Foreign Minister Mouloud Gaooshoglu, who handed Abdul Mahdi a message from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which included an official invitation to visit Turkey," a statement from the office of Abdul Mahdi said. He stressed that "Iraq does not want to stand with one axis against another, but we build excellent and balanced relations of cooperation with all neighboring countries, and we focus On the participants and maximize them to overcome the differences. "  "Turkey is a dear neighbor and an important country in the region. We have distinguished relations, many participants, economic interests, security issues, water, trade, borders and the fight against terrorism," he said, calling for "the return of the railway line from Basra to Turkey and from there to Europe." The Prime Minister stressed that "we not only increase trade exchange between the two countries, but call on Turkish businessmen and companies to establish factories, interests and economic partnerships within Iraq in the fields of industry, trade, reconstructionand investment of agricultural land, deepening the roots of cooperation and benefit the two countries and peoples and opens the markets of both countries to Iraqi and Turkish products, and that this is a strategic orientation in the Iraqi-Turkish relations, "stressing that" Iraq is a promising country and we must have a common vision for the future for the benefit of the two countries and peoples. " https://www.alsumaria.tv/news/267986/عبد-المهدي-يدعو-لحل-جميع-المسائل-العالقة-مباشرة-بي/ar He called for "resolving all outstanding issues directly between the Iraqi and Turkish governments and signing agreements and direct cooperation on water, oil and security and ending the issue of the presence of Turkish troops in the area of Baasheqa without obtaining the approval of the Iraqi government." He stressed the importance of launching a new phase of brotherly cooperation between the two countries. The two peoples and exchange of interests and activate the work of the Joint Coordinating Committee. "  For his part, the Turkish Foreign Minister pointed out that Iraq is an important country for us and we await your visit with great interest. We are pleased with Iraq's internal stability and security, the removal of concrete blocks, the opening of roads and the presence of your office outside the Green Zone. "We are pleased to improve Iraq's relations with all neighboring countries, and that Iraq plays an important regional role commensurate with its size, history and location," he said, praising the Iraqi government's policy of building its foreign relations in a balanced and solid manner and looking forward to resolving all outstanding issues between the two countries. "He said.  He called on the Turkish Foreign Minister to "raise the level of trade exchange and development of roads and railways and cooperation in the fields of confronting terrorist organizations, oil and water issues and customs and opening consulates," expressing "the willingness of the Turkish side to cooperate on providing Iraq with electric power and enhance communication and partnership between businessmen in both countries. The Turkish loan announced at      the donor conference held in Kuwait

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Abdul Mahdi discusses with Turkish Foreign Minister security, water and trade files

Political | 09:37 - 28/04/2019

 

 

 

 

Baghdad Mawazine News 

Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi called on Sunday to resolve all outstanding issues directly between the Iraqi and Turkish governments. 
"The prime minister expressed his thanks to the Turkish president and his desire to develop relations and increase cooperation with Iraq in all fields and to resolve the outstanding issues between the two countries in the interest of the two neighboring countries," the prime minister said in a statement.
He stressed that "Iraq has regained its strength and strength and united ranks and achieved a major victory against terrorism, which is an important achievement for Iraq and the region and the world He added that we do not want to stand with another axis, but we build excellent cooperation relations and balanced with all neighboring countries, and focus on the participants and maximize it to overcome differences "Turkey is a dear neighbor and an important country in the region. We have distinguished relations, many participants, economic interests, security issues, water, trade, borders and the fight against terrorism," he said, calling for "the return of the railway line from Basra to Turkey and from there to Europe."
"We do not just increase the trade exchange between the two countries, but we invite Turkish businessmen and companies to establish factories, interests and economic partnerships within Iraq in the fields of industry, trade, reconstruction and investment of agricultural lands. Iraq and Turkey and the joint, and that this is a strategic direction in the Iraqi-Turkish relations, stressing that Iraq is a promising country and we must have a common future vision for the benefit of the two countries and peoples.
He called on the Prime Minister to "resolve all outstanding issues directly between the Iraqi and Turkish governments and to sign agreements and direct cooperation on water, oil and security and to end the issue of the presence of Turkish troops in the area of Baasheqa without obtaining the approval of the Iraqi government," stressing the importance of launching a new phase of brotherly cooperation between the two countries and peoples Exchange of interests and activate the work of the Joint Coordinating Committee. " 
For his part, the Turkish Foreign Minister conveyed the greetings of the Turkish President, and said that "Iraq is an important country for us and we await your visit with great interest. We are pleased with the internal stability and security of Iraq, the removal of concrete blocks, the opening of roads and the presence of your office outside the Green Zone. We also appreciate the Iraqi government's policy of building its foreign relations in a balanced and solid manner and we look forward to resolving all the outstanding issues between the two countries in a friendly atmosphere. We are pleased to improve Iraq's relations with all neighboring countries and Iraq play an important regional role commensurate with its size, Directly. " 
He called on the Turkish Foreign Minister to "raise the level of trade exchange, develop roads, railways and cooperation in the fields of confronting terrorist organizations, oil and water issues, customs and opening consulates."
He expressed "the willingness of the Turkish side to cooperate on supplying Iraq with electric power, enhancing communication and partnership between businessmen in both countries and benefiting from the Turkish loan announced at the donor conference held in Kuwait." 
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Abdul Mahdi calls for resolving all outstanding issues directly between the Iraqi and Turkish governments

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi on Sunday (April 28, 2019) called for resolving all outstanding issues directly between the Iraqi and Turkish governments, stressing the need to restore the railway line from Basra to Turkey and from there to Europe.

"The prime minister received in his official office Turkish Foreign Minister Mouloud Gaooshoglu, who handed Abdul Mahdi a letter from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which included an official invitation to visit Turkey," a statement from the office of Abdul Mahdi al-Masala said.

He stressed that "Iraq does not want to stand with one axis against another, but we build excellent and balanced relations of cooperation with all neighboring countries, and we focus On the participants and maximize them to overcome the differences. "

"Turkey is a dear neighbor and an important country in the region. We have distinguished relations, many participants, economic interests, security issues, water, trade, borders and the fight against terrorism," he said, calling for "the return of the railway line from Basra to Turkey and from there to Europe."

The Prime Minister stressed that "we not only increase trade exchange between the two countries, but call on Turkish businessmen and companies to establish factories, interests and economic partnerships within Iraq in the fields of industry, trade, reconstruction and investment of agricultural land, deepening the roots of cooperation and benefit the two countries and peoples and opens the markets of both countries to Iraqi and Turkish products, and that this is a strategic orientation in the Iraqi-Turkish relations, "stressing that" Iraq is a promising country and we must have a common vision for the future for the benefit of the two countries and peoples. "

He called for "resolving all outstanding issues directly between the Iraqi and Turkish governments and signing agreements and direct cooperation on water, oil and security and ending the issue of the presence of Turkish troops in the area of Baasheqa without obtaining the approval of the Iraqi government." He stressed the importance of launching a new phase of brotherly cooperation between the two countries. The two peoples and exchange of interests and activate the work of the Joint Coordinating Committee. "

For his part, the Turkish Foreign Minister pointed out that Iraq is an important country for us and we await your visit with great interest. We are pleased with Iraq's internal stability and security, the removal of concrete blocks, the opening of roads and the presence of your office outside the Green Zone.

"We are pleased to improve Iraq's relations with all neighboring countries, and that Iraq plays an important regional role commensurate with its size, history and location," he said, praising the Iraqi government's policy of building its foreign relations in a balanced and solid manner and looking forward to resolving all outstanding issues between the two countries. "He said.

He called on the Turkish Foreign Minister to "raise the level of trade exchange and development of roads and railways and cooperation in the fields of confronting terrorist organizations, oil and water issues and customs and opening consulates," expressing "the willingness of the Turkish side to cooperate on providing Iraq with electric power and enhance communication and partnership between businessmen in both countries. The Turkish loan announced at the donor conference held in Kuwait.

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