Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar confirmed on Sunday that his country would continue its military operations against Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) north Iraq. He said Turkey has informed Baghdad’s government about this decision. “Our effective operations will continue unabated to clear Iraqs north of terrorists and thwart their provocations," Akar told a news briefing as he inspected Turkish troops stationed on the Syrian border. Terrorists in northern Iraq tried to provoke innocent people, knowing that they cannot fight against Turkish soldiers, Akar stressed. “Since they [PKK terrorists] realized that they cannot fight against Turkish soldiers, they try to provoke the innocent locals,” he said, referring to Saturday’s attack on Turkish base. He said those who were trying to drive a wedge between Turkish soldiers and Iraqi people have failed once again. On Saturday, a base belonging to Turkish Armed Forces in northern Iraq was attacked after PKK terror groups provocation, Akar said, adding the attack caused partial damage to vehicles and equipment. His remarks were made during his visit to troops in Turkeys southeastern Mardin province. Meanwhile, the Iraqi foreign ministry summoned Turkey’s ambassador to Baghdad Fatih Yildiz on Sunday to demand an end to “unilateral” actions in Iraqi territory. “The Foreign Ministry summoned Turkish Ambassador Fatih Yildiz and lodged a letter of protest addressing what caused injury and damage to Iraqi citizens in Shiladze region, Amedi district," read a statement from the ministry. Anadolu agency quoted sources from Turkish embassy in Baghdad as saying that Iraqi foreign ministry’s officials informed Yildiz that Baghdad was disturbed of the raids carried out by Turkey against the "PKK" in Iraqi territory. Yildiz, for his part, said his country expects the friendly and brotherly Iraqi government and people to take action against the PKK threat targeting Turkey, adding that it is a necessity for the security of both Baghdad and Ankara. He highlighted the importance of boosting bilateral coordination and cooperation in the fight against terrorism. "In situations where Iraq doesnt fulfill its responsibility of fighting the PKK, Turkey will continue to do its best to combat the PKK presence in Iraq," he said.