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Iraq and Turkey Forge Major Water Cooperation Deal

11/3/2025

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  • Iraq and Turkey signed a water cooperation agreement on November 2, 2025, in Baghdad, establishing a five-year water management mechanism.
  • Under the agreement, Turkey will release one billion cubic meters of water to Iraq.
  • Turkish companies will implement water infrastructure projects financed by Iraqi oil sales.
  • The accord includes debt cancellation and aims to boost bilateral trade to $30 billion annually, Iraqi officials say.