Onjo Simson

  UAE president meets Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan in Abu Dhabi visiting UAE for official talks. During the meeting, the two sides discussed enhancing cooperation between the UAE and Türkiye in various fields as part of strategic ties and the comprehensive economic partnership that unites the two countries Sheikh Mohamed and Minister Fidan reviewed ongoing developments in the Middle East, particularly the pressing need for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The urgency of the need for the world to support a peaceful resolution that is fair, all-inclusive and timeless within its confines was once again evident amid the rising crises in Gaza. On Thursday, Fidan met with his counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.Also in Abu Dhabi, the Turkish Foreign Minister met on Friday with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.  

  The Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources recently disclosed that the temporarily suspended Iraq oil pipeline is expected to resume operations within the coming week, which is a significant development for the energy sector. This announcement is great news because it would likely restore daily oil supplies to the market of 500,000 barrels. According to an Iraqi official, the shutdown of the pipeline's operations was caused by budgetary problems. It's important to remember that the resolution of these financial issues represents a significant advancement in securing the consistent supply of oil from Iraq, a critical player in the world energy landscape. The pipeline's impending reopening emphasizes both the importance of this crucial energy route and the interconnectedness of nations when it comes to the security of the world's energy supply. Experts and stakeholders will be keenly watching the situation as we eagerly await the restart of oil flow, praying ...

  According to recent news articles, Turkey and Iraq have been discussing ways to boost their partnership and address issues related to water management and security. The Turkish foreign minister visited Iraq this week, and the discussions covered the enhancement of bilateral relations, economic cooperation, water issues, counterterrorism efforts, and energy matters   A holistic approach that integrates the questions of trade, energy, security, and water can best help assuage Iraq's water needs in dealing with climate change However, there have been disputes over water resource management between Iraq and Turkey in the past, with Iraq accusing Turkey of following a hidden hydro-politics agenda and Turkey complaining that Iraq’s claims are legally unfounded since the Euphrates and Tigris rivers originate from Turkish soil Despite these challenges, it seems that both countries are working towards finding solutions to these issues and strengthening their partnership.