Joint Final Statement on Iraq-Turkey Security Mechanism Meeting
The joint final statement on the meeting of the security mechanism between Iraq and Turkey was issued.
The joint statement received a copy of {Euphrates News}, included the following:-1. During the meetings, it was decided to intensify work to adopt a memorandum of understanding, in order to create the structural framework in various aspects of relations between the two countries, and thus establish regular communication mechanisms.
2. Through the memorandum of understanding they will prepare, the two sides agreed to establish a strategic framework for relations, where the authorities of the two countries will work in a coordinated manner, at regular intervals, and with a results-oriented approach envisaged.
3. In this context, it was decided to establish joint standing committees working exclusively in the areas of counter-terrorism, trade, agriculture, energy, water, health and transport.
4. During the meetings, the importance attached to Iraq’s political unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity was stressed.
The two sides also stressed that the PKK organization represents a security threat to both Turkey and Iraq, and the presence of this organization on Iraqi territory is certainly a violation of the Iraqi constitution.
Turkey welcomed the decision taken by the Iraqi National Security Council to consider PKK an organization present in Iraq, and the two sides consulted on the measures to be taken against the organization and its banned extensions that target Turkey through the use of Iraqi territory.
5. The two sides also touched on the serious challenges that the region is going through, especially the war and genocide in Gaza, and discussed ways to support the Palestinian cause.
6. In conclusion, the two sides agreed to continue meetings and contacts on these issues within the relevant frameworks between the two countries.
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