Turkiye and Iraq to appoint Generals to new Baghdad Coordination Centre

Turkiye and Iraq have agreed to appoint high-ranking military Generals to a newly established Coordination Centre in Baghdad. This move aims to strengthen bilateral security cooperation, particularly in counter-terrorism efforts and border security. The new Centre, announced after recent high-level talks between the two countries, will serve as a hub for intelligence sharing, joint military operations planning and coordination on security issues affecting both nations. The decision underscores the deepening defence ties between Ankara and Baghdad as they face common threats, including terrorist groups operating in the region. Officials from both countries have highlighted the Centre’s role in facilitating real-time communication between their armed forces. The appointment of Generals is seen as a significant step toward operationalising the Centre, which […]