The head of Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT), İbrahim Kalın, is expected to visit Iraq’s capital, Baghdad, on Tuesday for high-level talks, according to security sources.
Kalın’s visit comes as part of ongoing efforts to coordinate the “Terror-Free Türkiye” initiative, a strategic process aimed at eliminating terrorism threats along Turkey’s southern borders. The initiative has reportedly entered a critical phase, with expectations mounting that members of terrorist organizations may lay down their arms in the coming period.
During his meetings in Baghdad, Kalın is anticipated to discuss mechanisms for enhancing regional cooperation in the fight against terrorism and further aligning efforts between Ankara and Baghdad. His visit follows a recent trip to Erbil, where he held discussions with Kurdish Regional Government officials focusing on joint steps to eradicate terrorism from the region.
In Erbil, Kalın and local officials reportedly exchanged views on measures to remove terrorism from the regional agenda and explored coordinated actions to secure long-term stability across northern Iraq.
Turkey has been pursuing intensified diplomatic and security engagements with Iraq and regional authorities as part of its broader strategy to neutralize cross-border threats, particularly from terrorist groups operating in northern Iraq.
The upcoming meetings in Baghdad are seen as a continuation of these efforts and a reflection of Ankara’s commitment to deepening security cooperation with Iraq.
