Ankara welcomed Baghdad's decision to consider the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) as a "banned organization" in Iraq, with both sides confirming their efforts to ensure the success of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's visit to Iraq after Ramadan. A statement from the Turkish side regarding the outcomes of the Turkish-Iraqi security summit held in Baghdad yesterday emphasized that Iraq and Turkey expressed hope that this historic visit would provide a significant leap forward in bilateral relations.
Both sides agreed to establish permanent joint committees to work in the areas of combating terrorism, trade, agriculture, energy, water, health, and transportation. The Anadolu Agency reported that Ankara and Baghdad confirmed their efforts to ensure the success of Erdoğan's visit to Iraq.
Additionally, Turkey welcomed the decision of the Iraqi National Security Council regarding the classification of the PKK as a "banned organization" in Iraq. Both parties discussed common positions to be adopted in response to regional developments and various challenges in their bilateral relations.
During the meeting, it was decided to intensify work on a "Memorandum of Understanding" to create a structural framework for various aspects of relations between the two countries, thereby establishing regular communication mechanisms. Furthermore, they agreed to work in a coordinated manner at regular intervals and with a results-oriented approach, alongside creating a "strategic framework" for relations through the Memorandum of Understanding they will prepare. The statement emphasized the importance both parties place on "Iraq's political unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity."