Baghdad:Ambassador Suresh Khaled Saeed from Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs met with Turkish Ambassador Anil Bora Inan in Baghdad to discuss mutual interests, particularly the transition of the presidency of the fifty-second session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation from Turkey to Iraq.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the session is planned to take place in Baghdad on October 17 and 18, 2026. The meeting highlighted the technical aspects of this transition and the strong bilateral relations between Iraq and Turkey.

The Iraqi official emphasized the importance of continued coordination and cooperation across various fields. The Turkish Ambassador extended his congratulations to Iraq for assuming the presidency of the upcoming session and noted the significance of enhanced consultation and coordination amidst regional tensions.