Erdogan Meets Iraqi Prime Minister in New York
The Turkish president held closed-door talks with his Iraqi counterpart on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with the Iraqi prime minister in New York, holding closed-door talks on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session, according to Anadolu Agency.
Details of the specific topics discussed during the meeting were not disclosed. The talks were among a series of bilateral meetings Erdogan has held with foreign leaders during his time in New York for the UN gathering.
Turkey and Iraq maintain close diplomatic and economic ties, with high-level meetings between the two countries' leaders occurring periodically on issues including trade, security and regional cooperation.
Sources
- Turkish President Erdogan receives Iraqi premier in New York — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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