Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, speaking of Iraq’s position in relation to the terrorist organization of the RSC, said: “At present, Iraq refers to the RSC as a terrorist organization. At the moment, it is a prohibited organization, but it does not matter whether it is prohibited or terrorist. It is enough that this is an illegal organization. It is important here.”
Fidan spoke about this after the 5th meeting of the Turkish-Iraqi high-level security mechanism, held as part of the 4th diplomatic forum (ADF) in Antalya.
noting that the meeting was very productive and the text of the joint statement was prepared, Fidan said that both sides with great sincerity and devotion were still working on security work.
He emphasized that Türkiye and Iraq are closely monitoring events in the region. The minister added that the parties examined current security problems, especially the fight against terrorism, possible security events.
As for whether the RSC, which Iraq calls the “forbidden organization” will be recognized as a “terrorist organization”, he emphasized:
“RKK is already considered by Iraq as a terrorist organization. At present, it is a prohibited organization, but it does not matter whether it is prohibited or terrorist. It is enough that this is an illegal organization. It is only important to the attitude to it. Of course, Iraq is also waiting for the results of this call. This call is also a response there. It is important that Turkish and Imerals are adopted by the organization, and it is adopted by the organization, and it is adopted by the organization and it is adopted As soon as possible, the agreement reached with the Damascus government in Syria should be realized and contributed to the stabilization of the situation in Syria and Turkey expressed their expectations on this subject at the meeting, and we will include this in a joint statement. “
Hakan Fidan noted that Türkiye expressed its concern about the situation in Sinjara. According to him, the Iraqi side also conveyed its fears, and in the near future the parties will see the development of events in this direction.