Iraqi premier flies to Turkey for talks

Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi left Baghdad for Turkish capital Ankara on Tuesday for talks on bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Talks will tackle bilateral cooperation and a number of issues related to water, electricity, health, industry, investment and security, al-Abadi’s office said in a statement.

On Monday, the Turkish Presidency said al-Abadi will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during the visit.

After his visit to Turkey, the Iraqi premier is expected to go to Iranian capital Tehran.