Turkiye and Iraq: Bridging Peace and Cooperation Amid Tensions

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani arrived in Turkiye on Thursday to engage in pivotal discussions with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The two leaders aim to enhance bilateral cooperation and repair strained ties.

The focal point of the Ankara talks includes launching a new peace initiative between Turkiye and a Kurdish militant group with a significant presence in Iraq. Additionally, bilateral agreements on water resource management are anticipated as part of the discussions.

This diplomatic visit follows past friction over Turkish military incursions into northern Iraq, aimed at combating the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). A new momentum towards cooperation became evident when Erdogan visited Baghdad last year, and recently, the PKK declared a unilateral ceasefire.

(With inputs from agencies.)