Iraqi government spokesman Bassem al-Awadi said that the expected visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Iraq tomorrow, Monday, represents a “qualitative shift” in bilateral relations between the two countries and will witness the discussion of “important files.”

This came in statements made by Al-Awadi prior to Erdogan’s visit to Baghdad, and comes 12 years after his last visit to Iraq.

Al-Awadi added that the visit will be a “qualitative shift” in Iraqi-Turkish relations, especially since preparations for it have been taking place for about a year.

It is expected that Erdogan’s visit to Iraq will give an “important impetus” to strengthening economic and trade relations between the two countries, in addition to politics and security issues.

Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Polat previously said that Baghdad and Ankara will sign during President Erdogan’s visit to Iraq “a joint declaration regarding the establishment of the joint economic and trade committee and the protocol for establishing a consultation and cooperation mechanism in the areas of product safety and technical barriers.”

He added: “The Turkish Council for Foreign Economic Relations and the Federation of Chambers of Commerce in Iraq will also sign 3 agreements in the trade field, including a memorandum of understanding.”

The Iraqi government spokesman explained that “there are 4 important files on the agenda, the most important of which is the water file and the development road file, in addition to the security file related to the terrorist PKK organization.”

The fourth file, according to Al-Awadi, is “the Turkish companies file, which gains its importance from the strength of trade exchanges between Iraq and Turkey, in addition to other files that will dominate the Turkish president’s visit to Baghdad.”

Regarding the water file, Al-Awadi pointed out, “A strategic agreement will be signed between Erdogan and Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, given that Turkey is a country described internationally as one of the best countries in the world in investing in water wealth by all means and methods, and therefore they have great experience.”

Regarding the development path, the spokesman stressed that “there will be important agreements and things announced between the two sides, given that the center of the path is Turkey, and it will be at the heart of the negotiations, along with the file of Turkish companies’ investments and their role and work in Iraq.”

The development road project includes a land road and a railway linking trade routes in Asia, the Gulf states to the south, and European markets through Turkish territory.

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The Turkish Foreign Ministry called on Germany to bring the attackers of its consulate building in Hanover to justice as soon as possible.

This came in a statement by the ministry on Wednesday, which confirmed that supporters of the terrorist PKK carried out an attack on the night of March 26, targeting the entrance to the consulate in Hanover, without resulting in any deaths or injuries.

The statement stressed that the Turkish side contacted German officials following the attack and assured them that “the German authorities are responsible for the safety of citizens and Turkish diplomatic missions.”

It added: “It was emphasized that activities aimed at provoking the Turkish community in Europe should not be allowed.”

The statement noted that “the activities of the terrorist PKK to destabilize Turkish society in Europe are increasing.”

It stressed that “the self-control of Turkish citizens prevented these provocations from turning into larger events.”

It added: “We expect the countries concerned not to allow the activities of supporters of the terrorist organization and to bring the attackers to justice as soon as possible.”

Last night, supporters of the terrorist PKK carried out an attack on the Turkish Consulate building in Hanover, Germany, using solid objects to break its windows before fleeing after breaking the glass of the main entrance to the Consulate.

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Turkish Intelligence Chief Ibrahim Kalin left Turkey heading to Washington, DC, to hold meetings with American officials.

According to the information obtained, Kalin will meet with the head of the CIA, William Burns, and he will also meet with American officials in the White House, Congress, and the State Department.

Kalin is expected to discuss with American officials bilateral relations in addition to the fight against the PKK, ISIS, and Gulen terrorist organizations.

The files in Syria and Iraq and stopping the war on Gaza will also be presented on the agenda of the meetings.

Also, the head of Turkish intelligence will discuss with American officials the war between Russia and Ukraine and the situation in the Caucasus.

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The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced the arrest of 7 people while trying to cross the country’s borders illegally, including two who belong to two terrorist organizations.

The ministry said in a statement on Wednesday that 7 people tried to cross the border, some from Turkey to Greece and others from Syria to Turkey.

It was reported that Border Guard forces arrested the aforementioned persons.

She also indicated that investigations revealed that one of those arrested belonged to the “Gulen” terrorist organization and another belonged to the “PKK/PYD” terrorist organization.

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The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday the neutralization of 4 members of the YPG/PKK terrorist organization in northern Syria.

The Ministry stated in a statement that the armed forces were able to neutralize 4 terrorists who were preparing to launch an attack with the aim of destabilizing the climate of peace and security in the areas of the “Euphrates Shield” and “Peace Spring” operations in northern Syria.

During the past years, Turkish forces, in cooperation with the Syrian National Army, carried out the “Euphrates Shield,” “Olive Branch,” and “Peace Spring” operations in northern Syria against ISIS and the PKK/YPG.

Through the three operations, it cleared thousands of kilometers of terrorists, and provided the opportunity for hundreds of thousands of Syrians to safely return to their lands.

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7 PKK/YPG terrorists who attempted to carry out an attack in northern Syria were neutralized, bringing the total number of terrorists neutralized to 64.

The Ministry of National Defense announced the neutralization of 7 PKK/YPG terrorists who attempted to carry out an attack in northern Syria.

The ministry’s statement said: “Muhammadjik continues to bury terrorists who tried to infiltrate in the trenches.

A total of 7 PKK/YPG terrorists who attempted to attack in northern Syria were neutralized.

In all regions, Mehmedcik continues to make PKK terrorists pay the price for the treacherous attack.

After receiving the news of the martyrs, the total number of terrorists neutralized became 64.

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The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that the number of neutralized terrorists had risen to 20 from the PKK organization in northern Iraq and Syria.

According to the Turkish Defense statement, the operation to target terrorist nests comes in response to the martyrdom of 9 Turkish soldiers.

This occurred during clashes with terrorists as they attempted to infiltrate a Turkish base in northern Iraq in the area of Operation “Claw – Al-Qafl.”

The statement indicated that the operation involved aircraft and with fire support from ground forces.

Earlier, the Turkish Defense Ministry announced the destruction of 29 terrorist targets, including hideouts, shelters and oil facilities for terrorists.

They were in the areas of Harkuk, Gara, and the Qandil Mountains in northern Iraq, in addition to targets for terrorists in northern Syria.

The PKK is a terrorist organization active in several countries in the region, including Syria, Iraq, and Iran, and Turkey is combating it in response to attacks it launches against its citizens and forces.

On April 17, 2022, Turkey launched Operation Claw-Lock against the strongholds of the PKK terrorist organization in the areas of Matina, Al-Zab, and Afshin-Basyan in northern Iraq.

Turkey is carrying out operations to combat the PKK, which targets its forces and citizens, and is active in several countries in the region, including Syria, Iraq, and Iran.

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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated that Turkey has the right to defend itself against terrorist organizations such as the PKK, stressing the need for NATO to cooperate with Ankara in combating terrorism.

Stoltenberg explained in a statement to reporters on Monday that Ankara has legitimate concerns about terrorist organizations, noting that Turkey is the country most exposed to terrorist attacks among NATO countries.

He stressed that all NATO countries consider the PKK a terrorist organization.

Regarding Sweden’s accession to NATO, Stoltenberg said: “The Swedish government has fulfilled the promises it made to Turkey, and now it is time for the Turkish parliament to ratify Stockholm’s membership.”

On November 16, the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Turkish Parliament decided to postpone discussion of the draft law approving the protocol for Sweden’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

On October 23, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed Sweden’s accession protocol to NATO.

In mid-July, the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, hosted a tripartite meeting that included President Erdogan, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

Following the meeting, a tripartite statement confirmed that Ankara would refer the protocols for Sweden’s accession to the alliance to Parliament for ratification, and that Stockholm would support efforts to revive Turkey’s accession process to the European Union.​​​​​​

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The head of the Turkish Presidency’s Communications Department, Fahrettin Altun, said on Sunday that “Israel’s inhumane and illegal actions led to systematic massacres.”

In a speech at the “Humanitarian Film Festival” organized by the “TRT World Citizen” platform in Istanbul, the festival “sheds light through the power of art on millions who suffer from pain and despair.”

He stressed that “only societies and groups that fit the Western definition of humanity promise peace and prosperity.”

He pointed out that millions of people have been killed and forced to leave their homes due to wars and violent conflicts at the present time.

He said that data from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees until the middle of this year show that nearly 110 million people in the world have been forcibly displaced for various reasons.

Altun stressed that 76 percent of refugees around the world seeking international protection for various reasons are hosted by low- and middle-income countries.

“While developed countries that enjoy higher levels of prosperity constantly avoid taking responsibility for the aforementioned crisis,” the head of the Communications Department added.

According to data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), according to Altun, the number of homeless people in the United States alone is about 600,000 people.

He pointed out that children are forced to carry weapons and are recruited into the ranks of terrorist organizations such as the PKK/YPG and ISIS and taken to the battle fronts. Likewise, children are forced to work in major companies for the sake of achieving more profits. “They represent another tragedy that reveals the situation.” current humanity in the world.

– Not the “Palestinian problem, but the “Israeli problem”

Altun described what is happening in the Gaza Strip as “one of the most severe humanitarian tragedies taking place at the present time,” highlighting the “inhumane Israeli actions and systematic massacre” against the Palestinians.

He said: “We are now at a stage where we can say to the world that has been calling the ‘Palestinian problem’ for years that its name is the ‘Israeli problem’. Not the Middle East and our region, but the entire world is facing this problem.”

He pointed out that some countries had the courage to confront the “Israeli problem,” saying: “As long as the Israeli problem continues to be ignored, this crisis will worsen over time, grow, and constitute a threat to humanity.”

Altun called for the use of art, such as cinematic films, and literature, such as novels, to “convey the message of pain and suffering to the oppressed and persecuted, and not to be satisfied with numbers and statistics prepared by international institutions, despite their importance.”

He pointed to the initiatives made by Turkey in many geographical regions through its humanitarian foreign policy.

He pointed out that these initiatives “will be recorded in history as extremely valuable contributions to establishing peace, justice, stability and security at the regional and international levels.”

Altun highlighted the importance of the hundreds of films submitted from all over the world to participate in the “Humanitarian Film Festival” organized by the “TRT World Citizen” platform, offering his thanks to everyone who contributed to the festival.

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed that the terrorist attack that took place on Sunday morning in the capital, Ankara, represents “the last breath of terrorism.”

This came in a speech he delivered on Sunday during his participation in the opening of the second legislative year of the 28th session of the Turkish Parliament.

Erdogan said in this regard: “The operation that took place this morning, during which two killers were neutralized as a result of the timely intervention of our security forces, represents the last breath of terrorism.”

He added in this context: “The villains who targeted the safety and security of our citizens did not succeed in achieving their goal, and they will never succeed.”

Erdogan stressed that his country’s forces will continue the struggle with all determination until the last terrorist is eliminated at home or abroad.

Erdogan said that his country wants to eliminate the presence of the terrorist organization (PKK) outside its borders as well.

He added: “We will not allow the terrorist organization to direct politics and obstruct the sacred process of our country.”

He added: “The strategy of protecting our entire southern border with a security strip at least 30 kilometers deep and keeping terrorist activities outside this strip under absolute control is still ongoing.”

He touched on the issue of preparing a new constitution for the country, saying: “The people who defied the weapons of the coup plotters on the night of July 15, 2016 deserve to crown their democratic struggle with a civil constitution.”

He added: “Now we have a new mission and a new opportunity before us, which is to give our country a new, civil constitution, and our primary responsibility is to save Turkey from the current constitution that the administration of the September 12 (1980) coup imposed on our nation 41 years ago.”

He pointed out that the current constitution has been amended more than twenty times until it has become flabby, indicating that it is no longer able to keep pace with modern Turkey.

Erdogan called on all political parties and organizations to participate in preparing the new constitution.

He continued: “Just as the Gulen terrorist organization will not see the light of day again in Turkey, it is also impossible for similar organizations to commit new betrayals.”

In another context, Erdogan said that the European Union should not expect anything from Turkey “if it does not reverse its mistakes, most notably the visa issue” (not lifting it from the Turks).

Regarding the economic situation, Erdogan said: “The consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian war, which upset the balance of the global economy, are evident in different aspects every day.”

He pointed out that inflation rates around the world have reached their highest levels in the past 60 to 70 years, and that there are serious problems in every area from food to energy and from trade to employment.

Erdogan stated that there is no country in the world, including developed countries, that can see the future clearly, indicating that Turkey is inevitably affected by these negatives.

He said: “Our goal is to get our country out of this sensitive period with the least loss and the greatest gain.”

President Erdogan explained that the country’s development strategies through investment, employment, production, exports and current account surplus continue to form the backbone of his government’s economic policy.

He continued: “We should never forget that the success of the Turkish economy increases everyone’s quality of life, and the opposite creates a situation that makes everyone pay the price.”

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