On October 16, local time, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with visiting Iraqi Kurdistan Chairman Barzani in the capital Ankara. During the talks, the two sides exchanged views on Turkey-Iran relations and cooperation between Turkey and the Kurdistan government, and focused on developments in the Middle East and the global situation. Erdogan said that Israeli attacks are increasingly likely to plunge the Middle East region into all-out war. Turkey attaches great importance to regional stability and security, and the Turkish authorities appreciate the efforts made by the Iraqi authorities to keep the country away from conflict.

On October 16, local time, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with visiting Iraqi Kurdistan Chairman Barzani in the capital Ankara. During the talks, the two sides exchanged views on Turkey-Iran relations and cooperation between Turkey and the Kurdistan government, and focused on developments in the Middle East and the global situation. Erdogan said that Israeli attacks are increasingly likely to plunge the Middle East region into all-out war. Turkey attaches great importance to regional stability and security, and the Turkish authorities appreciate the efforts made by the Iraqi authorities to keep the country away from conflict.