Baghdad praises the Peshmerga’s response to the "Kurdistani" on the eve of Al-Kazemi's visit to Ankara

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Baghdad praises the Peshmerga’s response to the "Kurdistani" on the eve of Al-Kazemi's visit to Ankara

Baghdad

Mohamed Ali

December 16, 2020

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Forces from the "Kurdistani" attack the "Peshmerga" from the Syrian territories (Getty)

 

Hours before the expected visit of Iraqi Prime Minister  Mustafa Al-Kazemi  to the Turkish capital, Ankara, at the head of a high-ranking ministerial and security delegation, tomorrow, Thursday, to discuss a set of common files between the two countries, the Ministerial Council for Iraqi National Security, headed by Al-Kazemi, issued a statement praising the response of the forces. The peshmerga , which is affiliated with the Iraqi Kurdistan region , was attacked by armed elements of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in the “Fishkhabour” triangle, the Iraqi, Syrian and Turkish, during which the militants tried to enter from the Syrian side into Iraq through the Kurdistan region.

A statement by Al-Kazemi's office stated that the latter headed a meeting of the National Security which discussed the serious assault on the national borders in the Sahliah-Fishkhabour region, adding that "armed groups attempted from inside the Syrian territories to bomb our borders and the areas of presence of the Kurdistan Regional Guard (Peshmerga), and Iraqi border forces In order to enter and practice smuggling people and weapons. "

The statement valued "the courageous response to these attempts by the Peshmerga forces supported by the Federal Armed Forces, and the Prime Minister directed to take all necessary legal measures through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and through diplomatic channels to prevent the recurrence of violations."

Earlier in the day, Wednesday, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Peshmerga Serbast Zakin announced that fighting broke out, at dawn on Wednesday, at the international border between Iraq and Syria, between its forces and PKK militants who tried to infiltrate into Iraq within the Kurdistan region.

He explained that those militants "tried to illegally infiltrate into the Kurdistan region at night, and when they were spotted by the guard forces, and after making sure that they were not civilians, they were prevented from advancing, and they were asked to retreat, but they returned with force ... and attacked a Peshmerga point in the area using All kinds of heavy weapons, and the fighting lasted for more than an hour and a half, and the Peshmerga forces were forced to defend themselves, and (the attacking force) tried to seize the Peshmerga point, but it was unable to achieve its goal, and lost it back to the Syrian border. " This took place in the well-known regions of Sahila and Bishapur in the Kurdistan region.
For his part, the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, Masrour Barzani, demanded this evening, Wednesday, the international coalition led by the United States to ensure that the "People's Protection Units" attacks on the territory of the Kurdistan region are not repeated, "using the international aid provided to them."

Barzani explained that, "last night, a group of PKK militants tried to infiltrate into the Kurdistan region from Syria illegally, in contravention of our regulations, laws and border protection laws, and our security forces prevented them."

The statement said: "Later, a force affiliated with the People's Protection Units attacked the Peshmerga barracks with heavy weapons, responded immediately and repelled the YPG attack." "By using foreign aid to attack the Kurdistan region. Of course, a repeat of any such attack will inflict a lot of damage on the security of the region."

The clash between the Peshmerga forces of the Kurdistan region of Iraq, at dawn on Wednesday, and the PKK militants is the third of its kind in less than one month, and resulted in the death of a Peshmerga officer and the injury of others in these confrontations, which observers confirm that it threatens to explode confrontations between the two sides in any time.

The expert on Iraqi Kurdish affairs, Muhammad Aqrawi, told Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed that the Kurdish armed groups in Syria recently joined forces with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which opposes Ankara, in provoking the Kurdistan region of Iraq.

He added that the region at the same time is trying to avoid confrontations and enter any Kurdish-Kurdish fighting, although there is a process of occupation and seizing control of lands in the Kurdistan region and removing it from the ground up from the control of Erbil and thus Baghdad’s control, pointing out that the alignment of the Syrian Kurds with the Kurdish militants can be controlled from During the international coalition that has influence on the Syrian Kurdish arena, but for the PKK militants, they follow a confrontational policy with the region and confrontations may erupt at any time.

He suggested that Erbil would tend to accept the entry of federal forces from the Iraqi army to reinforce the points of contact between them and the Workers' Party as a means of deterrence, especially in the areas of Fishkhabur, where the Syrian-Turkish-Iraqi triangle is the hottest in the recent tension, and which is considered a crossing point for smuggling various materials, including oil, for the benefit of groups. Syrian Kurdish.

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6 important files discussed by Al-Kazemi during his visit to Turkey on Thursday

Baghdad

Baraa Al-Shammari

December 16, 2020

 

The visit came at the invitation of Erdogan (Stephanie Luce / AFP)

 

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein is visiting Turkey in preparation for the upcoming visit of Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi to Ankara tomorrow, Thursday, and while government officials confirm that Al-Kazemi will lead a ministerial delegation that will hold discussions with Turkish officials on a number of common issues, parliamentarians said that 6 important files will top the dialogues. Between Baghdad and Ankara.

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry said in a brief statement that Hussein arrived in Turkey on Tuesday, to prepare for Al-Kazemi's visit.

A prominent government official confirmed to Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed that the visit of the Iraqi prime minister is of great importance due to the presence of several joint files between Iraq and Turkey, explaining that Al-Kazemi will lead a high ministerial delegation that will undertake the task of discussion with Turkish officials on a number of common issues between the two countries.

He pointed out that borders, water, investment, trade and the presence of the " Kurdistan Workers Party " will be at the forefront of the issues that will be discussed, noting that Iraq is keen to have stable relations with Turkey because of the historical ties between the two countries.

A member of the Iraqi Parliament, Jamal Cougar, confirmed that there are 6 important files that Al-Kazemi will upload for discussion with Turkish officials, explaining in an interview with Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed that the file of the presence of the PKK militants in the Kurdistan region will be at the forefront, in addition to the oil file and the water issue And the issue of frozen funds outside Iraq, and calling on the Turkish side to continue investing in Iraq, and the strategic line between Al-Faw (in the southernmost province of Basra) and Turkey.

The Iraqi ambassador to Turkey, Hassan al-Janabi, confirmed, earlier, that Al-Kazemi will visit Turkey on the seventeenth of this month, explaining that the visit came at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan .

He pointed out that Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein will arrive in Turkey before Al-Kazemi's visit, to agree on the most prominent files that will be discussed during the visit, explaining that among the files that will be discussed are border controls between the two countries, activating trade exchange, and cooperation in the field of water and oil, export, import and economy.

The Iraqi ambassador to Turkey stated that the visit would also include activating the joint committees between the two countries, especially the Supreme Council for Strategic Cooperation, and the Joint Economic Committee headed by the oil and energy ministers in the two countries.

On the fourteenth of last October, the Iraqi prime minister received an invitation from the Turkish president to visit Ankara, through a written message sent by Erdogan to Al-Kazemi through the Turkish ambassador to Iraq, Faneh Yildiz.

Before that, Erdogan announced, in a phone call with Al-Kazemi, his country's readiness to support Iraq politically, on the security level, and economically.

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In pictures, Al-Kazemi and Erdogan meet after an official reception ceremony

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(Baghdad: Al Furat News) Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Republic Palace in Ankara.

On Thursday, in Ankara, an official reception ceremony for Kazemi by Erdogan was held.
The reception ceremony witnessed the playing of the Iraqi and Turkish national anthems, and the honor guard was displayed. 
Al-Kazemi arrived in Turkey this morning, at the head of a high-ranking delegation, on a one-day official visit, during which he will hold meetings and discussions with the Turkish President and a number of Turkish officials, dealing with bilateral relations and discussing a number of issues and files.
Ammar Al-Masoudi
 

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The Iraqi Prime Minister begins an official visit to Turkey at the head of a government delegation

Iraqi Prime Minister during his departure to Turkey

 17 December 2020 10:55 AM

Mubasher: The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, left today, Thursday, for the Turkish capital, Ankara. At the start of an official visit at the head of a government delegation.

The media office of the Prime Minister stated, in a statement, that Kazemi will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Turkish officials.

The media office indicated that the Iraqi delegation will discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation with Turkey, in addition to discussing a number of files and issues of common interest.

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Al-Kazemi and Erdogan discuss strengthening economic cooperation between Baghdad and Ankara

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Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi discussed, on Thursday, with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, several files, including common issues.

A statement by Al-Kazemi's office said, "The latter met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, within the framework of his official visit to the Turkish capital of Ankara, and during the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to consolidate them in various fields, and review a number of issues of common interest."
The statement added, "ways to enhance economic cooperation between Baghdad and Ankara were also discussed, as well as inviting Turkish companies to invest in Iraq in various sectors."

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Al-Kazemi and Erdogan chair the expanded meeting of the Iraqi and Turkish delegations

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Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan chair the expanded meeting of the Iraqi and Turkish delegations.

A statement by Al-Kazemi's office said in a statement, "Al-Kazemi and Erdogan chaired the expanded meeting of the Iraqi and Turkish delegations."
Earlier today, Thursday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi discussed with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan several files, including common issues.
A statement by Al-Kazemi's office, a copy of which was received by Mawazine News, stated, "The latter met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, within the framework of his official visit to the Turkish capital of Ankara. Issues of common interest. "
The statement added, "ways to enhance economic cooperation between Baghdad and Ankara were also discussed, as well as inviting Turkish companies to invest in Iraq in various sectors."

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Erdogan holds a dinner in honor of Kazemi

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{International: Al Furat News} Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a dinner in honor of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, in the capital, Ankara.

Anadolu Agency said that Erdogan hosted the dinner after the joint press conference in the Turkish Presidential Complex.
She pointed out that the banquet took place away from the lenses of the media.
Earlier Thursday, Erdogan and Kazemi held a bilateral meeting and another at the delegation level.
Al-Kazemi is on a visit to Turkey, in response to an invitation made by Erdogan, earlier in the morning and continuing for one day.
Ammar Al-Masoudi

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Al-Kazemi: Iraq is on the verge of attracting Turkish investments to the local market

Side of the encounter

 December 17, 2020 11:13 PM

Mubasher: Mustafa Al-Kazemi, the Iraqi Prime Minister, said that his country is on the verge of attracting Turkish investments and expertise to the local market, in order to expand the Iraqi economy’s base in industry and agriculture, and reduce dependence on crude oil.

Mustafa Al-Kazemi said, in a meeting with a number of businessmen, investors and heads of Turkish companies, on the sidelines of his official visit to the Turkish capital, Ankara, today, Thursday, that Iraq is serious about opening its doors to investment, according to a cabinet statement.

Al-Kazemi discussed, with Turkish businessmen and investors, ways to facilitate investment procedures, lift obstacles and reduce bureaucratic procedures.

And he listened to the most important issues and issues presented by businessmen that contribute to facilitating their work in Iraq.

He stressed that Iraq is a promising country and carries all the elements of success for the business and investment sector, and that he views Turkey as a true partner in the economic field on the road to achieving sustainable development.

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Al-Kazemi: We count on Turkey to rebuild and develop the infrastructure in Iraq

Side of the conference

 December 17, 2020 08:19 PM

Mubasher: Mustafa Al-Kazemi, Prime Minister of Iraq, confirmed that Turkey is one of the main trading partners of Iraq.

Mustafa Al-Kazemi said during a press conference with the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, today, Thursday: “We are counting on Turkey in the reconstruction and development of infrastructure, and we want to further develop economic relations and economic partnerships between the two countries, and invest in particular in the sectors that Iraq currently needs.” According to the official Twitter account of the Cabinet Office.

Al-Kazemi stressed that Iraq desires constructive communication with all its neighbors, and has no intention of entering into any axes, and seeks to maintain good relations with everyone.

He referred to the pursuit of activating the Supreme Council for Strategic Cooperation between Iraq and Turkey, as well as the Iraqi-Turkish joint committee.

He alluded to discussing issues of common interest with the Turkish president, and emphasis was placed on consolidating cooperation on the basis of mutual respect, non-interference in internal affairs and the crystallization of unified positions towards regional issues.

He stated, "We are looking forward to further development in bilateral relations, and we are working diligently to address any obstacles facing these relations."

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Iraq and Turkey sign an agreement to avoid double taxation

Part of signing agreements

 December 17, 2020 08:31 PM

Mubasher: Today, Thursday, Iraq signed two agreements with the Turkish side, in the tax and cultural fields.

The media office of the Iraqi Prime Minister said in a statement through its official account on the social networking site "Twitter", today, Thursday, that Iraq has signed two agreements with the Turkish side, in the tax and cultural fields, in the presence of Mustafa Al-Kazemi, Prime Minister and Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

He added that Planning Minister Khaled Battal Al-Najm signed an agreement with the Turkish side to avoid double taxation.

The media office of the Iraqi Prime Minister continued that Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, also signed a cultural cooperation agreement between the two countries.

It is worth noting that the Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, within the framework of his official visit to the Turkish capital of Ankara, where they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, ways to consolidate them in various fields, and reviewed a number of issues of common interest.

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Al-Kazemi discusses with Erdogan strengthening economic cooperation between Baghdad and Ankara

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Baghdad / morning 

 

Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, today, as part of his official visit to the Turkish capital, Ankara.

During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, ways to consolidate them in various fields, and reviewed a number of issues of common concern.

The meeting discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation between Baghdad and Ankara, as well as inviting Turkish companies to invest in Iraq in various sectors.

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Al-Kazemi returns to Baghdad after a "successful by all standards" visit to Turkey

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(Baghdad: Al Furat News) The Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, and his accompanying delegation returned to the capital, Baghdad, after a one-day visit to Turkey.

The Iraqi ambassador to Ankara, Hassan al-Janabi, said in a post on his Facebook page, "We invited Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi and the accompanying delegation to return to Baghdad after a successful visit by all standards."
"The Turkish interest was exceptional, and the Turkish side provided the conditions for success. The Prime Minister was comfortable implementing the paragraphs of his visit to the fullest, and he thanked the embassy and its staff for this success," he added.
Al-Janabi pointed out that "it is interesting to note that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan enjoyed Iraqi music that a Turkish band played during dinner in honor of the delegation at the presidential palace."
Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi visited Ankara on Thursday at the head of a high-ranking government delegation, during which he signed two agreements with the Turkish side, in the tax and cultural fields, in the presence of the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Al-Kazemi to Turkish investors: Iraq is on the verge of attracting Turkish investments and expertise

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Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi confirmed, on Thursday, that Iraq has all the elements of success for the business and investment sector, indicating that Iraq is "on the verge of" attracting Turkish investments and expertise to the Iraqi market.

Al-Kazemi's office said in a statement, which the Nun news agency received, a copy of it, that "the Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi met today, Thursday, a number of businessmen, investors and heads of Turkish companies, on the sidelines of his official visit to the Turkish capital, Ankara.

The statement added that Al-Kazemi "discussed with businessmen and investors ways to facilitate investment procedures, lift obstacles and reduce bureaucratic procedures. He also listened to the most important issues and issues presented by businessmen that contribute to facilitating their work in Iraq."

The statement quoted Al-Kazemi as saying that "Iraq is a promising country and carries all the elements of success for the business and investment sector, and that he views Turkey as a true partner in the economic field on the road to achieving sustainable development."
 

He continued, "Iraq is serious about opening its doors to investment, and it is coming strongly to attract Turkish investments and expertise to the Iraqi market, in order to expand the Iraqi economy base in industry and agriculture, and reduce dependence on crude oil."

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Next month ... a new round of talks with Turkey over the Tigris River

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Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi concluded his visit to Turkey on Friday, which witnessed important discussions in the security, economic and investment affairs, with the signing of two agreements in the tax and cultural fields. It is hoped that in the middle of next month, a "new round" of talks will start on the protocol for cooperation in the waters of the Tigris River, submitted by the Iraqi Ministry of Water Resources, to ensure the water shares.

Al-Kazemi said during a joint press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara: "We are looking forward to further development of the relationship with Turkey and Turkish companies have an important stake in investments in Iraq."

He added, "We want to increase economic partnership with Turkey," noting that "Iraq has signed agreements with Turkey to avoid double taxation and not evade."

Stressing that "we do not allow any act threatening Turkey from Iraqi lands."

For his part, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan affirmed that his country stands with Iraq in the face of terrorist organizations, while noting the need to increase the volume of trade exchange between the two countries.

He added, "We discussed with Al-Kazemi the bilateral relations between the two countries and Turkey that supports the territorial integrity of Iraq."

The Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazimi, also met during the visit a number of businessmen, investors and heads of Turkish companies, and discussed with them ways to facilitate investment procedures, remove obstacles and reduce bureaucratic procedures.

The statement quoted Al-Kazemi as saying: “Iraq is a promising country and carries all the elements of success for the business and investment sector, and he looks at Turkey as a true partner in the economic field on the road to achieving sustainable development.”

He continued, "Iraq is serious about opening its doors to investment, and that it is about to attract Turkish investments and expertise to the Iraqi market, in order to expand the Iraqi economy's base in industry and agriculture, and reduce dependence on crude oil."

In addition, Minister of Planning Khaled Battal Al-Najm signed an agreement with the Turkish side to avoid double taxation, and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu signed an agreement on cultural cooperation between the two countries. In turn, the spokesman for the Ministry of Water Resources, Ali Radi, told “Al-Sabah” that “The Prime Minister decided to name the Minister of Water Resources, Mahdi Rashid Mahdi, as a special envoy and his representative for the water file, as is the case for 

Turkish ”.

The Minister of Water Resources also announced, "An agreement has been reached with the Turkish side to hold a meeting on the fifteenth of next month to negotiate a protocol for cooperation in the waters of the Tigris River, presented by the ministry and associated with the approval of the Council of Ministers, which guarantees Iraq's water quotas in the main Tigris River."

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Looks like the PKK (bad kurds) are being forced towards Syria. With Turkish cooperation and Erbil working with Baghdad on this, perhaps a full scale civil war in Kurdistan is being avoided. Progress towards stability in the northern Iraq region is well underway.