Strategic Decision in the Official Gazette: Turkey-Iraq Crude Oil Pipeline Agreements Terminated

Ankara – The Official Gazette, the official publication of the Republic of Turkey, drew attention with the decisions and regulations it published in its July 21, 2025 issue. In particular, a Presidential Decree concerning the termination of the crude oil pipeline agreements between Turkey and Iraq stood out as the most strategic item on the agenda.

Executive and Administrative Section: A New Era for the Turkey-Iraq Pipeline

Presidential Decree No. 10113, published in today's Official Gazette, marks a significant turning point in Turkey's foreign policy and energy strategies. According to the decree, a decision was made to terminate the Turkey-Iraq Crude Oil Pipeline Agreement, which has been in force since 1973, along with all related protocols and supplementary agreements, effective July 27, 2026. This decision means the end of the legal framework for energy cooperation that has existed between the two countries for more than half a century. It is stated that this situation could have far-reaching effects on the energy balance of the region and the relations between the two countries.

Two Important Regulation Changes in the Field of Education

The Regulations Section of the Official Gazette contained important regulations concerning two universities. Regulations on amendments to the Balıkesir University Women's Studies Application and Research Center Regulation and the Eskişehir Osmangazi University Postgraduate Education and Training Regulation were published. These regulations indicate that updates have been made to the academic and administrative structures of the relevant universities.

Announcements in the Field of Economy and Finance

The Announcements Section contained various notices that ensure the transparency of economic activities. The most significant among these were the judicial announcements, the "Auction, Tender, and Bid Announcements" related to public procurements, and the "Daily Values of Government Domestic Debt Securities Determined by the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey," which are critically important for the financial markets. These announcements serve as a primary source for those closely following public spending and financial markets.