Erdogan held talks in both Baghdad and Irbil, where he discussed cooperation against militants, boosting economic ties, and addressing Iraq's water needs.

He also expressed hope for Iraq's official designation of the PKK as a "banned organization." Tensions between the neighbors have eased, and Erdogan expressed optimism about entering a new phase in their relationship.

Turkey will continue its fight against terrorism in accordance with international law.

The PKK, a terrorist group designated by Turkey, the US, and the EU, began an insurgency against the Turkish state in 1984, resulting in over 40,000 deaths.

The conflict, which was previously focused on rural areas in southeastern Turkey, is now centered in the mountains of northern Iraq's Kurdistan region.

Turkish President Erdogan called for neighboring countries to take action against the PKK threat and stated that eliminating it would benefit both Turkey and Iraq.

Erdogan discussed steps against the PKK during talks in Irbil.

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan acknowledged Iraq's water needs but emphasized Turkey's own water scarcity.

He suggested the need for careful planning considering climate change for sustainable water use.

On Monday, Turkey and Iraq signed a strategic framework agreement and a 10-year water resource management deal, taking Iraq's needs into account.