Iraqi foreign minister looks to boost ties in Ankara

Cavusoglu and al-Jaafari spoke frequently over the phone and met at many international meetings, the Turkish foreign minister said.

Bilateral issues, regional matters and current situation in Iraq were among topics discussed in previous meetings, Cavusoglu said.

“We discussed current issues with al-Jaafari, including cooperation against terrorism and Turkey’s efforts towards reconstruction of Iraq, which includes our pledge of $5 billion. We aim to open the second border crossing and increase bilateral trade,” Cavusoglu tweeted later.

Jaafari, for his part, thanked Cavusoglu for his hospitality, and emphasized the Turkish foreign minister’s dynamism, Hurriyet daily reported.

Iraqi foreign minister said he hoped the bilateral meeting would eliminate knots in relations between the two countries.

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