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Home > World News > AKP's Kürşad Zorlu: A historic development for Turkmens in Iraq

AKP's Kürşad Zorlu: A historic development for Turkmens in Iraq

AKP's Kürşad Zorlu announced that Iraqi Turkmen Front President Mohammed Saman Agha has been appointed as a Minister of State in Iraq.

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Published: 16.10.2026 00:20 Updated: 16.10.2026 00:20
AKP's Kürşad Zorlu: A historic development for Turkmens in Iraq

AKP Deputy Chairman Kürşad Zorlu made a statement regarding the cabinet reshuffle in Iraq. Zorlu announced that Iraqi Turkmen Front President and Kirkuk Governor Mohammed Saman Agha has been appointed to the position of Minister of State.

Evaluating the development as an important step for Turkmens, Turkey-Iraq relations, and regional peace, Zorlu stated that the term of the Kirkuk governorship will also be completed by a Turkmen.

Zorlu expressed that under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkey continues its policies focused on peace, prosperity, and stability in the region. Emphasizing that Turkey will continue to carry its responsibility toward Turkmens into the future, Zorlu congratulated Mohammed Saman Agha on his new position.

Thanking those who contributed to the decision, Zorlu stated in his remarks, "We hope this will be auspicious for Turkey-Iraq friendship and regional peace."


News Source: 12punto

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