The President Receives Turkish Deputy FM, Affirms Iraq's Keenness to Establish Balanced Relations with Countries Based on the Principle of Respect for Sovereignty

Baghdad /NINA/- President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid affirmed Iraq's keenness to establish balanced relations with countries based on the principle of respect for sovereignty.

The presidency said in a statement, "The President of the Republic received today, Thursday, at Baghdad Palace, Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz and his accompanying delegation.

During the meeting, the President stressed the importance of regional stability and reducing tensions through sustained cooperation between Iraq, Turkey, and other countries. He emphasized Iraq's keenness to establish balanced relations based on the principle of respect for sovereignty and joint coordination to address issues.

For his part, Nuh Yilmaz conveyed the greetings of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, stressing his country's desire to strengthen cooperation with Iraq and expand areas of consultation regarding regional developments, in a way that supports stability and serves common interests./End