Erdoğan's Intervention: Signing Ceremony with Iraq Marred by Unexpected Crisis

A signing ceremony between Turkey and Iraq was held as part of their official talks. However, the ceremony was overshadowed by an unexpected crisis.During the signing ceremony prior to the joint press conference of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali ez-Zeydi, after the signing of four agreements, the host announced the end of the ceremony. Erdoğan then intervened, saying, 'Wasn't there a fifth agreement?'This led to a brief moment of uncertainty. It was understood that the disruption was due to the Iraqi Transport Minister Vehb el-Haseni not having signed the Development Road Agreement yet.Footage showed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali ez-Zeydi questioning and reacting to his minister's decision not to sign the agreement.Following the incident, Erdoğan and ez-Zeydi had a brief discussion in the protocol area, during which the cameras were turned towards the ministers' section.The program then continued as planned, with President Erdoğan delivering his speech at the joint press conference.