President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan commenced his official visit to Iraq with discussions at the Baghdad Palace. His meeting with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid covered topics such as Türkiye-Iraq relations, the Gaza situation, regional stability, and counterterrorism efforts. President Erdoğan emphasized Türkiye’s expectations regarding the PKK and the need for Iraq to eradicate terrorism. Additionally, he highlighted the importance of stable Baghdad-Kurdistan relations and advocated for the rightful status of the Turkmen community. Erdoğan also addressed the collective responsibility of Muslim nations in addressing the ongoing situation in Gaza.