By John Lee.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed a strategic framework agreement on Monday in Baghdad, establishing a roadmap toward a comprehensive economic partnership between the two countries.
The ceremony also saw the signing of several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and agreements in various fields and sectors between Iraq and Turkey:
- Strategic Framework Agreement: Signed between the Government of the Republic of Iraq and the Republic of Turkey.
- Framework Agreement on Water Cooperation: Signed between the Government of the Republic of Iraq and the Republic of Turkey.
- MoU on Development Road Project: Signed between the Iraqi Ministry of Transport and the Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.
- MoU to Establish a Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO): Signed between the Iraqi Ministry of Trade and the Turkish Ministry of Trade.
- Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement: Signed between the Iraqi National Investment Commission and the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology.
- MoU between Iraqi Chambers of Commerce Union and Turkish Foreign Economic Relations Board.
- MoU on Technical, Scientific, and Economic Cooperation in Small and Medium Enterprises: Signed between the Iraqi Ministry of Industry and the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology.
- MoU on Military Training: Signed between the Iraqi and Turkish Ministries of Defense.
- MoU on Military Health Training and Cooperation: Signed between the Iraqi and Turkish Ministries of Defense.
- MoU on Strategic Defense Cooperation: Signed between the Iraqi Military Industry Commission and the Turkish Defense Industries Secretariat.
- MoU on Security Cooperation: Signed between the Iraqi and Turkish Ministries of Interior.
- MoU between the Iraqi Foreign Service Institute and the Turkish Institute of Strategic Studies: Signed between the Iraqi and Turkish Ministries of Foreign Affairs.
- MoU on Youth and Sports Cooperation: Signed between the Iraqi and Turkish Ministries of Youth and Sports.
- MoU on Health and Medical Science Cooperation: Signed between the Iraqi and Turkish Ministries of Health.
- Agricultural Working Group Plan for 2024-2025: Signed between the Iraqi and Turkish Ministries of Agriculture.
- MoU on Scientific and Technological Research: Signed between the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council.
- MoU on Educational Cooperation: Signed between the Iraqi and Turkish Ministries of Education.
- MoU on Tourism Cooperation: Signed between the Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities and the Turkish Ministry of Tourism.
- MoU on Employment and Social Security: Signed between the Iraqi and Turkish Ministries of Labor and Social Affairs.
- MoU on Social Affairs and Family Matters: Signed between the Iraqi Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and the Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Services.
- MoU on Government Archives: Signed between the Iraqi Ministry of Culture and the Turkish State Archives.
- MoU on Product Safety and Technical Barriers to Trade: Signed between the Iraqi Ministry of Planning and the Turkish Ministry of Trade.
- MoU on Religious Affairs: Signed between the Iraqi Sunni Endowment and the Turkish Presidency of Religious Affairs.
- MoU on Judicial Training: Signed between the Iraqi Judicial Institute and the Turkish Justice Academy.
- MoU on Electricity Cooperation: Signed between the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity and the Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources.
- MoU on Media and Communications: Signed between the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission and the Turkish Presidency of Communications.
These agreements mark a significant step forward in enhancing bilateral relations between Iraq and Turkey across multiple sectors. They reflect a commitment to mutual cooperation and the development of stronger ties between the two nations.
(Source: PMO)



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