Türkiye’s Intelligence Head Undertakes Key Mission to Iraq

(MENAFN) Ibrahim Kalin, head of Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT), traveled to northern Iraq on Tuesday for crucial talks with top officials from the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG).

According to Turkish security sources, Kalin held discussions with several influential leaders in Erbil, including Masoud Barzani, leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), KRG President Nechirvan Barzani, KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani, Interior Minister Reber Ahmed, and members of the KRG Security Council.

The talks were centered around the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, with a strong emphasis on regional security and measures to foster peace and stability.

A central focus of the discussions was Türkiye's "Terror-Free Türkiye" initiative. Both sides exchanged perspectives on collaborative strategies aimed at eradicating terrorism from the region and ensuring it is no longer a priority on the regional agenda.

Special attention was also given to the security and political rights of Iraq’s Turkmen population. Kalin reaffirmed Türkiye’s unwavering support for the Turkmen community in Iraq.

The meetings underscored the importance of strengthening ties with both the central Iraqi government and the KRG, signaling a commitment to closer cooperation in the future.

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