Turkey and Iraq have gathered in Turkey-Iraq Business forum organized in June. T.R. Minister of Trade Ruhsar Pekcan stated in her opening speech in the event that it is physical evidence of a determined will that is exhibited in order to develop bilateral trade relations between the two countries. Minister Pekcan stated that they will increase the economic relations between Turkey and Iraq, and said: “A cooperation between Turkey and Iraq will bring welfare and peace for not just our people, but also all geography”.