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Türkiye Trade Corridor
29 APRIL 2024

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Iraq, making the first presidential trip in 13 years. His visit set the stage for the signing of 26 memoranda of understanding, launching a new phase that facilitates cooperation on security, resolves water disputes, and boosts economic ties. The most significant step was the signing of a preliminary agreement between Turkiye, Iraq, the UAE, and Qatar, a $20B Trade Corridor that redirects all transport in the region.

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KIYI RESTAURANT

DUBAI, UAE
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Back Channel Diplomacy
22 APRIL 2024

Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel, the retaliatory response to a strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria, launched hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles, sparking fears of a widening war. Regional actors took extra measures to ensure the attacks did not spiral out of control. Peace-building initiatives involved the utilization of diplomatic back channels by Türkiye as well as the US and other nations. As part of these initiatives, Türkiye also hosted Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, as they consider moving their political base out of Qatar.

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Hosting Hamas Leader
22 APRIL 2024

Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel, the retaliatory response to a strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria, launched hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles, sparking fears of a widening war. Regional actors took extra measures to ensure the attacks did not spiral out of control. Peace-building initiatives involved the utilization of diplomatic back channels by Türkiye as well as the US and other nations. As part of these initiatives, Türkiye also hosted Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, as they consider moving their political base out of Qatar.

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ZURNA RESTAURANT

RAMALLAH, PALESTINE
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Türkiye-Somalia Relations
15 APRIL 2024

Turkiye is strengthening its presence in the Horn of Africa, with two major deals with Somalia in defense and energy in the short span of a month. The energy deal is about oil and natural gas exploration in Somalia's land and sea blocks. The defense deal has Türkiye helping Somalia build a navy to strengthen its maritime security. Turkiye has long provided financial and humanitarian support to Somalia, boasting a large military facility in Mogadishu that offers training to the Somali army.

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DECALE AIRPORT HOTEL

MOGADISHU, SOMALIA
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Destabilizing Caucasus
8 APRIL 2024

Despite Türkiye's opposition and Azerbaijan's warning that US and EU talks with Armenia could destabilize the South Caucasus, Brussels pledged $290 million in financial aid to Armenia without consulting with its neighbors, namely Türkiye, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Given Armenia's post-2020-war loss-blaming stance on Russia and sudden intention to join the EU, the West sees it as an opportune time to get Armenia on its side. As the region tries to recover from decades of conflict, Armenia's move away from Russia's discerning overwatch has been a big game-changer.

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BAKU, AZERBAIJAN

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PKK Support in Europe
1 APRIL 2024

PKK supporters have carried out several attacks on Turkish communities in both Belgium and Germany, as well as an attack on the Turkish Consulate General building in Hanover, and another attack at Charles de Gaulle Airport in France. Leaving several people injured, the attacks in Europe come as Ankara has intensified its operations against the terror group in both Turkiye and northern Iraq. The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkiye, the US, and the EU.

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BONA'ME

HANNOVER, GERMANY

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TESKILAT

 

A fast-paced crime drama series on Ankara's global intelligence teams, TRT's Teskilat focuses on the missions of a band of seven highly-skilled MIT agents declared dead for their undercover operations.

 
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TURKIYE-IRAQ RELATIONS

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18 MARCH 2024

TÜRKIYE-US MECHANISM

11 MARCH 2024

Following up on Turkey's international relations is vital for the safety and security of every Turkish expatriate. A politically incorrect answer to a simple question in a foreign land can easily turn into a legal nightmare.

ANKA Report is designed to inform and educate International Turks, offering a weekly update on Ankara's relations with each country, by presenting compilations of TRT World's informative broadcasts on Turkish diplomacy.

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