President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey could receive as much as 1 million barrels of oil per day under an energy cooperation plan discussed with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in Ankara. The comments came as Turkey and Iraq held talks aimed at expanding cooperation in the energy sector.
The potential volume highlighted by Erdogan would mark a major level of oil supply for Turkey and underline the economic importance of closer energy ties with Iraq. The discussions appear to center on strengthening cross-border energy links as both sides look at broader cooperation.
While Erdogan presented the figure as a possibility, the available details did not indicate a final agreement, timeline, or operational framework for reaching that level. Even so, the announcement signals that Ankara sees Iraq as a key partner in its long-term energy strategy.
The Turkey-Iraq energy talks also reflect the wider role of oil cooperation in relations between the two neighbors. If the plan moves forward, it could become a significant part of regional energy trade and Turkey's future oil supply mix.
