Turkey and Iraq pledged, on Thursday, to work towards greater military cooperation in their fight against Islamic State militants.
Turkey is ready to work with Iraq to extend its military assistance, said the Turkish prime minster with his Iraqi counterpart at a joint press conference.
“Our defence ministers will carry out a more detailed study on the issues. We already have provided support in terms of military training. We are ready to give whatever further assistance we can in these areas,” said Ahmet Davutoglu.
Turkey and Iraq have had tense relations in recent years, with the Iraqi government angered at strengthening ties between Turkey and the autonomous Kurdish regions in northern Iraq, reports Reuters.
Turkey is ready to work with Iraq to extend its military assistance, said the Turkish prime minster with his Iraqi counterpart at a joint press conference.
“Our defence ministers will carry out a more detailed study on the issues. We already have provided support in terms of military training. We are ready to give whatever further assistance we can in these areas,” said Ahmet Davutoglu.
Turkey and Iraq have had tense relations in recent years, with the Iraqi government angered at strengthening ties between Turkey and the autonomous Kurdish regions in northern Iraq, reports Reuters.