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<p>We are aware of reports of attacks carried out by Turkey in both Northern Iraq
and Syria and continue to follow the situation closely. FCDO Ministers and senior
officials regularly reiterate the need for dialogue and cooperation between Iraq and
Turkey to combat terrorism, ensure regional security, and protect civilians. We welcome
recent discussions between Iraqi and Turkish Defence Ministers regarding Ankara's
military operations against the PKK in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. We welcome the
fact that the ceasefire in north west Syria agreed by Turkey and Russia in March 2020
is broadly holding. We are concerned by increased violence in recent months, including
frequent airstrikes and daily artillery shelling. It is essential that all parties
to the conflict respect the ceasefire and allow humanitarian access. We urge all parties
to increase their efforts to adhere to it.</p>
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