Arab News, a Saudi Arabian -based media organization, has published an analysis of Türkiye’s recent steps in Syria, including Iraq. In the analysis, it was pointed out that Türkiye preferred the path of diplomacy against tensions in the region and developed its collaborations. It was also pointed out that Türkiye reshaped the balances in the region.
Kennedy’nin Canada for Turkey gave the example of Türkiye
In the analysis, former US President John F. Kennedy’s words in his relations with Canada were shown as an example for Türkiye, Iraq and Syria.
Kennedy’s “Geography made us neighbors. History made us friends. The economy made us jointly. And the necessity made us ally. What unites us is much greater than what separates us.” In the continuation of the analysis, these words also described the relationship developed with Syria and Iraq.
Türkiye, Iraq and Syria against economic and common threats that they are allies in the analysis, “Assad regime with the collapse of Ankara, Damascus and Baghdad intensified the efforts to establish bridges,” the statement said.
In his analysis, the Saudi Arabian press, who wrote that Iraq has changed its perspective on Syria recently, said that the new administration in Syria visited Baghdad last month and helps a change of attitude towards Damascus.
The Arab press said that Türkiye’s constructive relations between Baghdad and Damascus will be in the interest of the region. He referred to his words.
“President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Iraq for the first time since 2011 has been signed a 27 agreements on water, energy, security and trade.” expressions were used.
Based on five strategic columns
In the continuation of the analysis, which includes the expert opinion, “from Ankara’s perspective, a relationship between Syria and Iraq is vital, not only for the national security and economic interests of Türkiye, but also for the stability of the wider region”.
In the analysis, Türkiye’s approach to Iraq is based on five strategic columns, “to turn Iraq into a regional cooperation platform, to advance the Development Road Project in order to increase the economic connection, to ensure the unshakable cooperation against terrorism, to balance Iran’s political influence in Iraq and to form a diplomatic bridge between Iraq and Iraq and Syria.” said.
The analysis said Washington seems to be willing to bring Iraq closer to the Gulf countries and Türkiye in order to limit Iran’s influence.
“Türkiye is trying to create a regional security alliance”
In addition, beyond economic risks, a significant change in Türkiye’s Iraqi policy has taken place at the security level.
Türkiye’s steps against terrorism also mentioned in the analysis, the two countries in this regard last year Iraq’s ban on the PKK was reminded that the concrete ground.
In the analysis, the Arab Press, who interpreted Türkiye’s steps against the tensions and threats of terrorism in the region, said, “In a wider perspective, Ankara is working to create a regional security alliance, including Jordan and Lebanon, as well as Lebanon, which aims to resist the threat of Daesh in the Syrian-Iraqi border.” he said.
“Türkiye’s ability to bring Iraq and Syria together will indicate a radical change in the tripartite relationship,” the Arab press will finally say that the three countries will unite the forces of the three countries. he said.
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