Important Statements from Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that an important memorandum of understanding was signed with Iraq. This statement was made at a joint press conference held in Ankara with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein.
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Minister Fidan emphasized that the memorandum of understanding signed between Turkey and Iraq to strengthen military and security cooperation on the fight against terrorism was a historic step. He also stated that a Joint Security Coordination Center in Baghdad and a Joint Training and Cooperation Center in Bashiqa will be established between Turkey and Iraq to combat terrorism.
“Our Cooperation with Iraq Will Be Raised to the Highest Level” Some important points from Minister Fidan’s statements:
- “We intensified our discussions on military security and the fight against terrorism.”
- “Let me also share a historical development that just took place. The memorandum of understanding in question was signed by our defense ministers.”
- “Our cooperation will be taken to a higher level. We wish to advance the understanding we are developing with Iraq in the fight against terrorism with concrete steps on the field.”
- “Another important development is that we have decided to start visa liberalization for our Iraqi brothers and sisters under the age of 15 and over the age of 50 on September 1.”
- “Our region is going through a very painful process. Israel is ruthlessly targeting civilians. We are one voice and one heart on Iraq and Palestine.”
