Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abd El-Atti met with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. They discussed the latest developments in Libya and ways to support the country's political process. Abd El-Atti emphasized that Egypt's efforts to address the Libyan issue are driven by a priority to maintain the country's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
The two ministers focused on Libya's political process and ways to overcome the country's division. Abd El-Atti stressed the importance of international and regional efforts to support the Libyan political process, enabling the country's parties to reach a sustainable solution that reflects their will and preserves the state's unity and institutions. Egypt's approach to the Libyan issue prioritizes the country's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
The meeting between Abd El-Atti and Fidan came as part of a high-level meeting in New York titled "International Support for Peace, Unity, and Prosperity in Libya." The participants discussed the UN-backed political process and economic and security issues. Fidan also participated in the meeting, which highlights the growing international interest in supporting Libya's political process.
Abd El-Atti reiterated Egypt's commitment to supporting the Libyan political process, emphasizing the importance of unifying international and regional efforts to help the Libians reach a sustainable solution. Egypt's proposal for the Libyan issue stresses the need to preserve the country's unity and institutions and reject any attempts to deepen the division.
The Egyptian and Turkish foreign ministers also discussed bilateral relations, praising the growing cooperation between the two countries in various fields, including trade, investment, and industry. They reviewed several regional issues, including the situation in Gaza, Sudan, and the Iranian crisis.
Regarding the Gaza crisis, Abd El-Atti and Fidan emphasized the importance of implementing the US peace plan, ensuring the entry of humanitarian aid, and starting reconstruction efforts. Abd El-Atti reiterated Egypt's rejection of any plans to displace Palestinians and condemned Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank.
The two ministers also discussed the situations in Sudan and Iran, stressing the importance of preserving Sudan's unity and sovereignty and supporting the Iranian nuclear negotiations. They emphasized the need to maintain regional security and stability, reject any attempts to threaten the security of Gulf states, and ensure the freedom of navigation.
Key points
- Egypt and Turkey are working together to support Libya's political process and end the country's division.
- The two countries prioritize preserving Libya's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
- Egypt and Turkey also discussed regional issues, including the situations in Gaza, Sudan, and Iran.
