N.Iraq's Barzani: Our relations with Turkey are in good shape

Northern Iraqi Kurdish regional administration leader Massoud Barzani yesterday said that relations between Turkey and his administration have made great progress in recent months. Citing mutual visits and meetings between Ankara and the administration, Barzani said Turkish officials show good understanding during the meetings. Barzani also said there is a good opportunity to boost mutual trade ties, adding that some 500 Turkish companies are currently operating in northern Iraq.