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    Disagreements over files delay Erdogan's visit to Iraq

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    Post by Rocky Wed 04 Oct 2023, 3:16 pm

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    Baghdad today - follow-up 
    Two Iraqi officials in Baghdad said today, Wednesday (October 4, 2023), that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Iraq is contingent on resolving differences over a number of files.
    On June 25, the Iraqi government indicated an expected visit by Erdogan to Baghdad, to hold discussions with Iraqi officials, following a meeting between the Turkish ambassador in Baghdad, Ali Riza Konai, and the Iraqi Prime Minister, Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani, while local Iraqi reports reported. Officials said that the visit was scheduled for early July, but it has not taken place until today.
    Erdogan's visit depends on resolving thorny issues
    An Iraqi official in the Prime Minister's Office said that Erdogan's visit to Baghdad "is subject to thorny issues on which no agreement has been reached."
    He added, "The visit of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan last August was aimed at paving the way for Erdogan's visit to Iraq. There was an integrated work program for this visit, which included moving from Baghdad to Basra to lay the foundation stone by the Sudanese and Erdogan for the development road project linking Basra and the territories." Turkish".
    He pointed out that "the visit is still on the agenda of the two countries, but it is contingent on agreeing on files related to the Kurdistan Workers' Party and Ankara's claim that Iraq is considered a terrorist organization, the resumption of the export of Iraqi oil to the Turkish port of Ceyhan, and the issue of water."
    In the same context, the spokesman for the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Al-Sahhaf, confirmed yesterday, Monday, the continuation of Iraq’s discussions with the Turkish side regarding the controversial issues, pointing out that the coming days hold great opportunities to maximize the level of partnership between Baghdad and Ankara.
    Al-Sahhaf stated, in a statement to a local Iraqi channel, that the issue of resuming oil exports from the fields of the Kurdistan region through the Turkish port of Ceyhan, water, and Turkish military operations inside Iraq are among the outstanding controversial issues between the two countries.
    He said, "Discussions with the Turkish side are continuing in various fields, including those related to the water sector and other joint sectors, as well as regarding the export of Iraqi oil via Turkey," revealing that "the specialized technical teams are working mainly to agree on a common vision that stems from the interests of... The two neighboring countries.
    He believed that "the principles of good neighborliness and the nature of the common relations between the two sides require that the negotiation paths be highly positive," adding: "We also believe that the coming days will bring great opportunities to maximize the level of partnership between Baghdad and Ankara."
    In a recent press statement, Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani indicated an expected visit by Turkish Energy Minister Alp Arslan Bayraktar to Iraq soon, explaining that the issue of resuming oil exports through the port of Ceyhan will be one of the axes of his visit, indicating that talks with Turkey regarding the issue are continuing. .
    For his part, a member of Parliament confirmed "the lack of agreement on the negotiating files related to the issue of the Kurdistan Workers' Party and its fight, and discussing the possibility of Baghdad giving up parts of the money it gained following the Paris court's decision regarding the issue of exporting the region's (Iraqi Kurdistan) oil through the Turkish port of Ceyhan."
    Iraq refuses to give up its money
    He stated that "the Iraqi side insisted on not discussing its surrender of the money it gained following the Paris court's decision, and limited the negotiation to the issue of the return of oil exports, Iraq's water share, commercial and investment files, and the file of the continuation of the Turkish bombing on Iraqi territory, and the danger it poses to the security and stability of Iraq and its repercussions." "On his national security. That is why there were disagreements and a lack of coordination, which prompted the postponement of the visit until further notice."
    He revealed, "There are ongoing communications at the level of the foreign ministries between the two countries regarding these files, and if no progress is achieved, the visit may be cancelled."
    Last March, the arbitration panel at the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris issued a ruling fining Turkey more than one and a half billion dollars for exporting oil from the fields of the Iraqi Kurdistan region without Baghdad’s approval, against the backdrop of a complaint filed by the former government of Adel Abdul Mahdi against Erbil during the crisis. Between Baghdad and the Kurdistan government.
    For his part, Ghazanfar al-Batikh, a member of the ruling “Coordination Framework” coalition in Iraq, said, “The purpose of the Turkish Foreign Minister’s visit to Baghdad was to prepare the working paper for Erdogan’s visit to Iraq.”
    Many shared files between Baghdad and Ankara
    He added: "Baghdad and Ankara have many common files, including security related to the movements of the Kurdistan Workers' Party and Turkish military operations inside Iraqi territory, as well as water and Baghdad's quest to obtain its full fair share of water, especially since Iraq is suffering from a major and dangerous drought crisis."
    Al-Batemelon pointed out that “there is a third file, which is economic, especially the volume of trade exchange between Iraq and Turkey, and there has become confusion in this file due to the cessation of the export of oil from the Kurdistan region through the Turkish port of Ceyhan, and the decision of the Paris court that included a financial fine on Ankara. This issue is the most prominent reasons.” Erdogan's visit postponed.
    He pointed out that "there was a Turkish attempt to obtain initial approval from the Iraqi government to waive the amount during Erdogan's visit to Baghdad, which was rejected by the Sudanese government. There are also disputes related to security and water."
    He stated that "Erdogan's visit to Baghdad is important for Iraq and Turkey, and that is why we expect the visit to take place, but after obtaining an agreement on the negotiation files between the two parties."
    For his part, a Turkish diplomatic source, who requested to remain anonymous, said that “it is normal for there to be a postponement,” pointing out that “there are efforts to ease the controversial issues, especially with regard directly to Turkey, especially the issue of Kirkuk and Sulaymaniyah,” in reference to Turkey’s annoyance at The central government’s decision to hand over the administration of Kirkuk to the Kurdish Democratic Party, and Bafel Talabani’s support for the Kurdish Protection Units, especially after the incident of the downing of two helicopters last March that were transporting leaders from the YPG to Sulaymaniyah, in addition to the hosting of the head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan Party, Bafel Talabani, for the commander of the “Syrian Democratic Forces.” “(SDF) my servant is oppressed.
    Relations between Iraq and Turkey are not at their best 
    On the other hand, the head of the Center for Political Thinking, Ihsan Al-Shammari, said, “Relations between Turkey and Iraq are not at their best, given that Iraq is unable to resolve many issues internally, including those related to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, especially since Baghdad is completely incapable of Proceeding to resolve this issue as it is part of the internal balances and is supported by parties that make up the current government.”
    Al-Shammari stated, “The financial compensation file, and what it represents as a buffer against the resumption of oil exports between the two countries, especially since Baghdad has so far been unable to take a decision regarding this matter, which would be tantamount to neglecting Iraqi rights, if the Sudanese took this step.” The water issue, the Turkish vision regarding it, and the inability of the Iraqi governments to find an approach through which the water crisis can be resolved, exacerbate the tension between the two countries.”
    Al-Shammari added, “These files and others will cast a shadow on the delay in Erdogan’s visit to Baghdad,” but he pointed out that Erdogan could visit Iraq for another reason “related to the green corridor that was agreed upon by the G20 (recently), which may motivate Turkey to Finding a compromise solution for the purpose of completing the path of development.”
    Last March, Al-Sudani made an official visit to Ankara, heading a large ministerial and security delegation, during which he discussed several files with Turkish officials, most notably security, borders, water, energy, and expanding the scope of trade between the two countries.
    The difficulty of reaching complete understandings between Baghdad and Ankara regarding ending the presence of PKK militants in Iraq lies in several field factors, the most prominent of which is its presence in areas that are difficult for Iraqi forces to reach, within the Iraqi-Iranian-Turkish triangle located under the administration of the Kurdistan region, in addition to the support that the party’s members receive. From armed factions described as allies of Iran, especially in the areas of Sinjar, west of Nineveh.
    The presence of "Kurdistan" elements, which Ankara classifies as a "terrorist organization" in Iraqi territory, has caused many political crises between the two countries, the most recent of which was last year when Baghdad accused Turkish forces of bombing a tourist resort in Dohuk, which led to the death of a number of citizens. This was denied by Ankara at the time.

    Source: Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed
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