The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that it welcomes the new appointments made to the Council of Ministers of Iraq following the vote of confidence held in the Iraqi Council of Representatives.
In a statement released on the Ministry's official website, it was noted that well wishes were reiterated to the Iraqi Government led by Prime Minister Ali Zeydi regarding the new cabinet formed as a result of the vote of confidence on October 15.
The statement expressed that this development would accelerate Turkey-Iraq cooperation in the fields of energy, water, infrastructure, and security, particularly regarding the Development Road Project.
The statement also addressed the appointment of Kirkuk Governor and Iraqi Turkmen Front President Mehmet Seman Ağaoğlu as Minister of State in the new cabinet, noting that this step is viewed positively in terms of "political stability, social harmony, and the fair representation of Turkmens."
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again emphasized Turkey's will to further deepen its cooperation with Iraq in every field.
News Source: 12punto