Iraqi president meets with Erdogan in Ankara

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Turkish president RecepTayyip Erdogan welcomed Iraqi President Foad Masoum at Aksaray presidential palace in Ankara on Wednesday for an official visit.

Erdogan and Masoum will reportedly discuss regional security and issues regarding terrorism. The neighboring countries have expressed the will to strengthen political and economic ties.  

Masoum is expected to also meet Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and take part in a 21-nation peace conference scheduled to begin Friday.