Memorandum of Understanding in the field of environment between the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Turkey and the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Iraq.

By the Decree No. 2017/10601 of the Council of Ministers of 17 July 2017, the Memorandum of Understanding in the field of environment between the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Turkey and the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Iraq has been approved. The Parties agree upon cooperation in the field of (i) adoption of environmentally sound integrated waste management, (ii) water quality standards of inland, coastal and drinking water, as well as discharge of domestic and industrial wastewater, (iii) protection of atmosphere against pollution stressing on transboundary movement of pollutants, (iv) promotion of renewable energy resources, (v) pollution control, and (vi) protection of marine environment against pollution. The Parties shall develop cooperation by carrying out joint projects and scientific and technical programs, by exchange of scientific and technical information, documents on research and development activities, as well as by exchange of experts, researchers and officers. The Parties may organize training programs, meetings, conferences and symposiums. This MoU may be amended by mutual written consent. Each Party shall designate a National Coordinator to be responsible for the management of cooperation activities under this MoU. The dispute may be solved through negotiation. This MoU shall be valid for five years with termination rights requiring six months written notice.