Turkish energy minister discusses cooperation with Iraqi counterpart

Turkey's Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar met with his Iraqi counterpart Basim Muhammed Hudayir to discuss long-term energy cooperation. The meeting occurred as Bayraktar also addressed young attendees at TEKNOFEST Southeast, outlining Turkey's nuclear energy ambitions, including small modular reactors. He indicated that the nation's 2040 energy vision would be announced shortly.

The discussions with Iraq signal Turkey's intent to secure energy resources and potentially expand its regional energy infrastructure. The emphasis on nuclear power, particularly SMRs, aligns with global trends toward diversifying energy sources and reducing carbon emissions. Bayraktar's engagement with youth at the science festival underscores a generational focus for these future energy strategies.