President of MİT Makes Crucial Visit to Iraq
Director of National Intelligence Organization İbrahim Kalın emphasizes the need for security cooperation in a remarkable visit.
During a recent visit, Director of the National Intelligence Organization İbrahim Kalın discussed a number of important topics, with security being a key focus. Emphasizing the need for cooperation to ensure security and stability in the region, Kalın also highlighted the importance of working together to combat terrorist organizations.
One of the key issues that was addressed is the discomfort Ankara is experiencing, particularly in the northern region of Iraq. The withdrawal of the DAESH terrorist organization from the Sinjar region has created a vacuum that has been filled by the PKK terrorist organization, leading to unease. This issue has been conveyed to the Iraqi President, with an emphasis on the need for cooperation to address it.
Tensions between the KDP and PUK were also discussed, with security sources noting that the PUK views the PKK as a partner and acts in cooperation with them. This presents a security concern that needs to be addressed through increased pressure.
Additionally, the leadership wars within the PUK following Talabani’s death in 2017 were highlighted as a problematic factor, leading to connections that create security risks. This point was conveyed to the Iraqi President, underscoring the need to address the resulting gray areas in northern Iraq to prevent potential attacks against Turkish Armed Forces units.
Overall, the visit emphasized the importance of cooperation in addressing security concerns in the region and highlighted the need for joint action to combat terrorist organizations and address political tensions that could have security implications.
