Babacan mets with Iraqi official in Ankara

Foreign Minister Ali Babacan yesterday met with Ammar al-Hakim, deputy chairman of Iraq's Supreme Islamic Iraqi Council. Stressing the importance of the fight against the terrorist PKK, Babacan urged the Iraqi side to do more towards this end. Babacan reportedly suggested that all groups in Iraqi territory should stand together to govern the country in the best way. For his part, Hakim said that Iraq places great importance on relations with Turkey, adding, "We're aware of Turkey's contributions and support to Iraq."