Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Ankara does not wish for the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran to extend further across the region. Erdogan shared these sentiments during a meeting in Istanbul with Masrour Barzani, the Prime Minister of Iraq's Kurdish Regional Government (KRG).

According to Anadolu Agency, Erdogan voiced his concerns over the recent attacks on Iraqi territory, including Erbil, amid the US-Iran tensions. He emphasized Trkiye's stance against the conflict's expansion to neighboring countries. During the discussions, Erdogan assured continued support for the KRG during these challenging times.

Erdogan stressed the significance of Iraq's stability for the region and highlighted the need for a swift formation of Iraq's central government to enhance the country's unity. He reiterated Ankara's commitment to bolstering cooperation with both Iraq's central government and the KRG, with a focus on sectors like trade, transportation, and energy.

He also mentioned the potential benefits of the Development Road Project, which aims to bring advantages not only to Iraq but also to the Gulf countries. Erdogan reaffirmed Trkiye's resolve to advance its 'Terror-Free Trkiye' initiative, underscoring Ankara's commitment to establishing peace and stability both domestically and regionally.