Baghdad calls for Turkey not penetrate Iraqi airspace and hints for refusing the presence of the PKK

Baghdad demanding Turkey not penetrate Iraqi airspace and hints for refusing the presence of the PKK



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Twilight News / new Foreign Minister of Ibrahim al-Jaafari on Tuesday the federal government's position on the presence of Turkish troops on Iraqi territory, calling also not penetrate fighter jets to Ankara, the country's airspace.

It came during Fatih Yildiz a meeting with Turkey's ambassador to Iraq, and discussed with him the most prominent issues of concern to Baghdad and Ankara, and ways to strengthen relations between the two countries, and efforts by the Iraqis efforts in the war against terrorism, and an end to the Turkish violation of Iraqi sovereignty, according to a statement issued by the Information Office of the Jafari.

The statement said al-Jaafari reiterated the need for the withdrawal of Turkish troops from Iraqi territory and not to penetrate the Turkish aircraft of Iraqi airspace, but he also said he: stick to the same time the bilateral relations between Iraq and Turkey, and we look forward to develop them, and to cooperate in order to achieve the common objectives on the basis of brotherhood, trust, and interests two peoples, praising Ankara's position of sheltering displaced Iraqis, and the services provided to them.

He said the visit of Prime Minister of Turkey were good, but we have to follow the implementation of what was agreed upon during the visit, pointing out the importance of the third meeting of the Supreme Council of the strategic between the two countries was held; because of its impact on the development of bilateral relations between Baghdad and Ankara, adding: Iraq build bridges of relations with different countries of the world on the basis of strengthening cooperation and activating the common interests and work to intensify dialogues, and to overcome the obstacles facing the conduct of relations.

He said al-Jaafari, the Iraqi forces, and the heroes of the popular crowd, and the Peshmerga, and tribal members surprised the world quickly edit the Iraqi lands from the grip of terrorists Daesh, and disclosed by saying: Iraq is ready for security cooperation, and intelligence, and will not allow the existence of armed groups operating in neighboring countries and destabilize the security and stability of the region .

For his part, the Turkish ambassador to the Turkish government sought the restoration of relations between the two countries, the Prime Minister's visit comes within this framework, and we are working to implement the findings of her visit, noting: Iraqi Minister of Water Resources will visit Turkey in the framework of strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

And reveal the presence of Turkish troops will not stay forever, and the goal of existence is the safety, integrity, and security of Iraq, adding: Turkey true partner of Iraq, and we are working to support Iraq, and turn off the problems facing the region, stressing: stick to bilateral relations with Iraq, expressing his country's appreciation for progress made by Iraqi forces, and support Iraq in its war against terrorist Daesh gangs.

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