Babacan: "We want to set up a strategic dialogue mechanism with Iraq"

Foreign Minister Ali Babacan yesterday said that a Turkish delegation will soon visit Iraq and added, "We want to set up a strategic dialogue mechanism co-chaired by the premiers of the two countries." Babacan added that cabinet ministers from both sides would also be part of the dialogue mechanism, meant to discuss cooperation between the two countries in all areas. Speaking after meeting with his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store, Babacan said that he wants to develop cooperation with Iraq in many sectors. Stressing energy as an important part of Turkey's cooperation with Iraq, Babacan said he believes Turkey will play an important role in bringing Iraq's natural resources to world markets.