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Turkish national intelligence chief holds high-level security talks in northern Iraq

Photo shows Turkish intel chief Ibrahim Kalin, accessed on July 1, 2025. (AA Photo)
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Photo shows Turkish intel chief Ibrahim Kalin, accessed on July 1, 2025. (AA Photo)
July 01, 2025 10:53 PM GMT+03:00

Ibrahim Kalin, head of Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT), visited northern Iraq on Tuesday for high-level meetings with senior officials of the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG), Turkish security sources said.

Kalin met with several prominent figures in Erbil, including KDP leader Masoud Barzani, KRG President Nechirvan Barzani, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani, Interior Minister Reber Ahmed, and officials from the KRG’s Security Council.

Talks focused on regional developments amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, with both sides discussing steps to promote peace and stability.

A key item on the agenda was the “Terror-Free Türkiye” initiative, with discussions on upcoming joint efforts to eliminate terrorism from the region and remove it from the regional agenda.

Continued support for the Turkmen community in Iraq

Kalin also addressed the political and security representation of Iraq’s Turkmen population, reaffirming Ankara’s continued support for the Turkmen community.

The meetings emphasized the importance of strengthening engagement with both the central Iraqi government and the KRG.

July 02, 2025 01:35 AM GMT+03:00
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