Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali Zeydi met in New York on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly on Wednesday (23 Sep), agreeing to strengthen strategic cooperation between the two countries.
The leaders discussed security, trade and investment ties, with both sides agreeing on measures to enhance cooperation and expand bilateral projects.
Key developments include:
- Agreement to strengthen security coordination and support the establishment of state authority in Sinjar.
- Türkiye’s gradual handover of the Başika-Zilkan base to the Iraqi Federal Government, linked to progress on security measures.
- Commitment to increase trade and investment cooperation.
- Plans to accelerate joint initiatives, including the Development Road Project.
The agreement reflects Türkiye and Iraq’s broader effort to manage shared security concerns while expanding economic connectivity.
Cooperation over Sinjar and the Başika-Zilkan base remains linked to regional security dynamics, including the presence of armed groups and cross-border concerns.
Meanwhile, the Development Road Project represents a strategic ambition to strengthen trade routes connecting Iraq with regional and international markets.
ℹ️ Republic of Türkiye Directorate of Communications
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