Iraqi President Nizar Amedi Reaffirms Iraq’s Support for Türkiye’s Peace Process
Iraqi President Nizar Amedi has reaffirmed Iraq’s support for the ongoing peace process in Türkiye, stressing the importance of continued efforts to promote stability and resolve outstanding issues through dialogue and mutual understanding.
According to a statement from the Presidency, Amedi received Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his accompanying delegation at Baghdad Palace on Saturday. The meeting focused on bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation across various sectors in a manner that serves the mutual interests of both countries and their peoples.
The two sides also discussed regional developments and the challenges facing the Middle East. Amedi emphasised the need to maintain ongoing consultations and coordination between Baghdad and Ankara, while intensifying joint efforts to support peace and strengthen regional security and stability.
The Iraqi president noted that Baghdad’s hosting of the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation represents an important opportunity to advance joint action. He said the region’s rapidly evolving circumstances and interconnected challenges give the meeting particular significance, providing a platform to assess the consequences of these developments and coordinate responses that safeguard the interests of regional countries and their populations while preventing further escalation of tensions and crises.
Amedi reiterated Iraq’s backing for Türkiye’s peace process, underlining the importance of pursuing initiatives that reinforce regional stability and addressing unresolved issues through dialogue and understanding.
For his part, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed Türkiye’s commitment to elevating its relations with Iraq and expanding bilateral cooperation. He also highlighted the importance of strengthening the role of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in addressing challenges confronting member states and promoting solidarity and integration among them.
