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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani was welcomed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan with an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on Thursday.
The two leaders stood for photographs before proceeding inside the Presidential Complex for a private bilateral meeting. Discussions are expected to focus on expanding cooperation across political, economic, and security sectors, as well as addressing pressing regional developments.
Al Sudani's visit follows recent diplomatic engagements aimed at enhancing ties between the neighboring nations, with both sides signaling intent to deepen strategic cooperation through upcoming agreements.
The meeting is part of broader efforts to institutionalize high-level dialogue between Türkiye and Iraq amid shifting dynamics in the Middle East. (ILKHA)
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