Turkey and Iraq have been discussing ways to boost their partnership
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.