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Turkey and Iraq reaffirm commitment to work against Kurdish militants and other security threats

Turkish President Erdogan and Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani met on May 8, 2025, in Ankara to strengthen security cooperation against Kurdish militants and other threats.
The meeting followed Abdullah Ocalan's call for the PKK to dissolve and disarm, initiating a new peace process amid longstanding tensions over PKK presence in northern Iraq.
They discussed advancing the Development Road Project to improve infrastructure, addressed water supply issues exacerbated by Turkish dams, and signed 11 agreements including trade and defense.
Erdogan stated they "reaffirmed our determination" to fight Kurdish militants and terrorism, while al-Sudani emphasized that "what affects Iraq's security affects Turkey's security" and highlighted ongoing water management talks.
The visit signals deeper bilateral cooperation aiming to reduce conflicts, support PKK disarmament, and address shared challenges like water scarcity and stalled oil shipments.

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