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Dorian Jones

Turkey's Erdogan targets support against Kurdish rebels during Iraq trip

Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan will travel to Iraq in a bid to deepen trade ties as well as lobby for support from Iraq in Turkey's battle against the PKK rebel group. AP - Denes Erdos

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visits Iraq on Monday for the first time in 12 years. He'll be seeking support for Ankara's war against Kurdish rebels in Iraq as well as deeper economic ties.

With Turkish forces continuing their build-up for a major offensive against the Kurdish rebel group the PKK, enlisting Iraq's support is expected to top Erdogan's agenda in Baghdad.

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