Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has called for greater solidarity among Muslim-majority countries in addressing global and regional challenges, highlighting the Palestinian issue and pledging continued efforts to promote peace and prosperity across the region.
In a statement posted on X following his participation in a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Baghdad on Saturday, Fidan stressed the importance of coordinated action on issues affecting the Islamic world, particularly Palestine.
He said Türkiye would continue working to strengthen solidarity across the Muslim world, defend the rights of people facing oppression and make constructive contributions to regional peace and prosperity.
Ankara and Baghdad seek closer economic and security ties
During his visit, Fidan held talks with Iraqi President Nizar Amedi, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, Parliament Speaker Haibat al-Halbousi, Supreme Judicial Council President Faiq Zaidan and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein.
He also met Falih al-Fayyad, head of Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Commission; National Security Adviser Qasim al-Abboudi; and Mehmet Seman Agaoglu, head of the Iraqi Turkmen Front, state minister and governor of Kirkuk.
Fidan said the discussions covered bilateral relations in all their dimensions, with a focus on steps to deepen cooperation between Türkiye and Iraq in trade, energy and security.
He thanked Iraqi officials for their hospitality during the visit.
Türkiye discusses regional conflicts with Egypt and Iran
In Baghdad, Fidan also met Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
The three countries’ diplomatic engagement comes amid continuing regional conflicts and efforts to find political solutions. Fidan said the discussions focused on the progress of initiatives aimed at resolving conflicts across the region.
Türkiye has repeatedly emphasised diplomacy and regional cooperation as priorities in addressing instability and advancing shared interests.
Fidan reiterated Ankara’s commitment to strengthening solidarity across the Islamic world, defending the rights of vulnerable populations and contributing constructively to regional peace and prosperity.
