Baghdad: Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein vowed support for Trkiye in its ongoing dialogue with the PKK/YPG terror group to reach a comprehensive solution in the region. 'Iraq supports dialogue between Trkiye and the PKK and hopes for a solution that satisfies all sides,' Hussein told a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, as cited by the state news agency INA.

According to Anadolu Agency, the PKK, listed as a terrorist organization by Trkiye, the US, and the EU, convened a congress in May and announced its dissolution, following a February call by ringleader Abdullah Ocalan, for an end to their decades of attacks. The terrorist group announced withdrawing from Trkiye on Oct. 26.

Describing Baghdad-Ankara relations as 'historic,' Hussein said his discussions with Fidan focused on the water file, 'which represents a vital and mutual interest for both countries.' The minister said that Iraq and Trkiye have 26 memoranda of understanding across various fields, and a document on the framework for managing shared water resources will be signed in the upcoming hours.

Trkiye and Iraq share deep historical and cultural ties, strengthened through the 2009 High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, with trade being a key area of their collaboration.