STORY: Turkish president, Iraqi PM meet on regional, bilateral issues
SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 1, 2024
DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:22
LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye
CATEGORY: POLITICS

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1. various of the bilateral meeting

STORYLINE:

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani held a closed-door meeting on Friday in Istanbul, according to a statement from the Turkish presidential office.
   
During their discussions, Erdogan highlighted the serious security threats that terrorist organizations pose to both Türkiye and Iraq. He called for a unified strategy to combat these threats, stressing the importance of peace and stability for both nations.
   
Erdogan also expressed concerns over the rising "Israeli aggression" in Gaza and Lebanon. He urged the international community, particularly regional nations, to take collective action to stop the violence.
   
The Turkish president emphasized the need to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly through the Development Road Project, which aims to improve connectivity between the two countries by establishing an extensive network of railways, roads, and ports to facilitate trade and transportation.
   
The Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported that Al-Sudani and Erdogan called on Arab and Islamic countries, along with international organizations and the United Nations, to support efforts for a ceasefire in the region. They underscored the necessity of facilitating relief operations, providing humanitarian aid to those affected, initiating reconstruction efforts, and preserving the Palestinian presence on its "historical land."
   
Additionally, the INA noted that the two leaders discussed ways to implement existing agreements and partnerships in various economic and development sectors.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Istanbul, Türkiye.
(XHTV)