BAGHDAD - A Turkish delegation, led by Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan`s chief adviser Ahmet Davutoglu, met with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on Thursday.
Maliki told the Turkish delegation that Iraqi government was eager to boost relations with Turkey and improve cooperation in all fields, diplomatic officials said.
"Security significantly improved in Iraq following operations conducted by our security forces against illegal gangs and organizations and it led to a positive atmosphere to carry out several projects on industry, trade, education and service," Maliki was quoted as saying.
He said this year would be a year of reconstruction in Iraq and expressed his will for Turkish role in these projects, adding that Iraq wants to establish good relations with the world, especially with Turkey, diplomats said.
Maliki also expressed pleasure over Turkey`s support to Iraqi government.
Diplomats said Davutoglu reaffirmed Turkey`s support to Iraq`s fight against terrorism and projects to reconstruct the country.
(TÇ-ay)