Ankara, Baghdad sign deals to strengthen ties across key sectors

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Ankara, Baghdad sign deals to strengthen ties across key sectors

The Iraqi Prime Minister has been meeting with the Turkish President in Ankara and the issue of counter-terrorism is high on the agenda. Mohammed Al Sudani made his visit just as the PKK terror group could potentially be about to lay down its weapons and disband - in what would be a landmark event. Our diplomatic correspondent Andrew Hopkins reports from Ankara.

May 9, 2025