Türkiye welcomed the new government in Iraq, led by Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi, after it received a vote of confidence in the Iraqi Council of Representatives and assumed office on Thursday.
“We wish Prime Minister Zaidi success in this critical role,” the Turkish foreign ministry said in a statement.
It expressed hope that the new government, during a sensitive period in the region, will take strong steps with a positive agenda towards Iraq’s stability, prosperity and integration with the region.
“As Türkiye, we will continue to provide the necessary support for Iraq’s efforts in this direction,” it said.
The ministry also reaffirmed Türkiye’s determination to advance cooperation with Iraq in all areas, emphasising deep-rooted ties between the two countries.
Al-Zaidi and the ministers who secured parliamentary confidence took the constitutional oath on Thursday, formally assuming their duties.
Al-Zaidi, Iraq's youngest prime minister at the age of 40, was chosen to form the new government on April 27.
His nomination followed months of deadlock after the United States, a key powerbroker in Iraqi politics, vetoed the previous frontrunner, former premier Nouri al Maliki.
Iraq's new cabinet will be expected to address Washington's long-standing demand that Baghdad disarm armed groups, which the US designates as terrorist organisations.
After the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, those groups hit US facilities in Iraq more than 600 times before a ceasefire was announced, according to a US official.
Washington also struck their positions and bases, killing dozens of their members.
