BP has finalized an agreement to sell a 15% stake in its Kirkuk oilfield operations in Iraq to Turkey’s state-owned Turkish Petroleum and Natural Gas Corporation (TPAO). This deal reinforces Turkey’s involvement in Iraq’s vital energy sector. The move comes as Baghdad aims to increase oil exports to 1 million barrels per day. The partnership leverages BP's operational expertise and TPAO’s regional influence. Further details of the financial terms were not immediately disclosed. This collaboration signifies a strategic alignment between the UK-based BP and Turkey, impacting Iraq's oil production goals. The agreement potentially enhances energy cooperation between Iraq and Turkey.