Ankara: Speaker of Parliament Haibat al-Halbousi met with the head of Turkish intelligence, Ibrahim Kalin, to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional and international developments. Al-Halbousi’s media office stated in a press release that the meeting occurred during his official visit to Ankara.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the discussions focused on regional and international developments and explored ways to enhance cooperation between Iraq and Turkey, particularly in security and counterterrorism efforts. Both parties addressed a number of issues of mutual interest, aiming to strengthen ties and improve collaborative efforts in areas crucial to both nations.