Al-Sudani: Our visit to Turkey assumes special importance at this particular time, with the positive

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[size=52]Al-Sudani: Our visit to Turkey assumes special importance at this particular time, with the positive developments in the Middle East[/size]

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani affirmed today, Monday, that our visit to Turkey is of particular importance at this particular time, with the positive developments taking place in the Middle East region.[/size]
[size=45]Al-Sudani's media office said, in a statement, that "we will focus in our discussions with the Turkish side on strengthening relations between the two countries in all fields, especially the economic field," pointing out that "we look forward to implementing ambitious economic projects in the energy and transport sectors and transforming Iraq into a center for global trade between the two countries." Asia and Europe through the Faw Grand Port Project.[/size]
[size=45]The statement added, "The aim of this giant project, which will extend over an area of ​​more than 20 square miles, is to open the way for an economic boom for Iraq," noting that "the Al-Faw port project will contribute to strengthening economic and trade relations between Iraq and its neighbors, led by Turkey."[/size]
[size=45]He explained, "The great port of Faw project will include the dry canal corridor, which will be formed by a highway and a railway line, and will pass through Diwaniyah, Najaf, Karbala, Baghdad, Mosul, and extend to the Turkish border."[/size]
[size=45]The statement indicated, "We will discuss the details of these projects with Turkish officials as part of our efforts to strengthen economic and trade partnership with Turkey," stressing that "Iraq's trade balance with Turkey has reached about $20 billion."[/size]
[size=45]He continued, "Border control will occupy an aspect of the talks, as well as joint cooperation between Iraq and Turkey, especially in the intelligence aspect and information exchange," explaining that "the water problem will occupy a space of discussions in Ankara, and we appreciate the Turkish side's efforts to increase the shares of water that flowed from behind the dams to Iraq." ".[/size]
[size=45]The statement noted, "The economic cooperation projects that we seek with Ankara will contribute significantly to creating job opportunities in many Iraqi governorates. We are also keen to diversify energy sources and invest in renewable energy projects to serve development aspirations," stressing that "the near future will witness Iraq's involvement in more economically with Turkey and with all our neighbors and our region.”[/size]
[size=45]The statement concluded, "Iraq's approach in the current and future period is clear, which is to strengthen cooperation with brothers and neighbors on the political, commercial and economic levels, and we will not deviate from our priorities in an honest attempt to change the reality of the Iraqi citizen and provide his needs."[/size]
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