Dijlah Point - Turkish authorities have announced the initiation of a gradual military withdrawal plan for their forces stationed in bases in northern Iraq, based on top presidential directives. Official statements made on the sidelines of international meetings revealed that Turkish forces will begin handing over the "Zelkan" military base to the Iraqi army as an initial step paving the way for a comprehensive withdrawal. The Iraqi and Turkish sides have reached advanced understandings to bolster security and military cooperation, aimed at fully restoring Iraqi sovereignty over border areas and ending the presence of armed groups. The agreements also included strengthening economic and commercial partnerships and accelerating the implementation steps of the strategic Development Road project between the two nations.