Yeni Şafak: Türkiye looks forward to the swift implementation of the development road project with Iraq

9-8-2026 The Speaker of the Turkish Parliament, Numan Kurtulmus, announced at a joint press conference held in Ankara on Tuesday that the 1,200-kilometer trade corridor will connect Asian and European economies, expressing his hope that this strategic project will be fully operational as soon as possible. The Turkish newspaper Yeni Şafak reported, in a report translated by Al-Maalomah News Agency, that 'the Speaker of the Turkish Parliament expressed his hope that the development corridor project linking Iraq and Turkey will be fully operational in the near future, emphasizing the potential of this strategic corridor to enhance regional prosperity and economic integration.' Officials stated that 'the strategic trade corridor will extend for approximately 1,200 kilometers from the Grand Faw Port in Iraq, through Turkey, and on to Europe, forming a vital alternative logistical artery for international trade.' Kurtulmus said, 'The Development Corridor project is of paramount importance, as it will ensure complete connectivity between the various parts of the region and will contribute to the development of Iraq and the region, as well as Turkey, in the coming period.' He pointed out that this initiative will connect Asia to Europe via Iraq and Turkey, allowing for the integration of the two continents' economies. Kurtulmus explained, 'We believe that both countries will achieve significant gains within the framework of the principle of mutual benefit,' emphasizing that the benefits will extend beyond purely economic calculations to include connecting peoples, cultures, and cities throughout the region. This infrastructure initiative will unite fragmented parts of the region, making it an exceptionally valuable project for strengthening bilateral relations. almaalomah.me