Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty met with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The two ministers discussed various regional issues, including developments in the Gaza Strip. They emphasized the importance of implementing the Trump peace plan and allowing humanitarian aid into the sector without obstacles.
The ministers also discussed the situation in Sudan, with Abdelatty stressing the need to preserve the country's unity and sovereignty. They called for promoting negotiations that meet the aspirations of the Sudanese people and protect national institutions. The talks also touched on the situation in Libya, with Abdelatty affirming Egypt's commitment to preserving Libya's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
The two sides exchanged views on the Iranian crisis, emphasizing the need to support mediation efforts between the US and Iran to return to negotiations. They aimed to enhance security and stability in the region, stressing the importance of not jeopardizing the security of Gulf states. Both countries reiterated their rejection of using waterways and sea routes as tools of pressure in the crisis.
Abdelatty praised the growing relations between Egypt and Turkey in various fields, expressing his country's keenness to boost cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, and industry. The two ministers reviewed several important regional files, including the situation in the Gaza Strip. They emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The talks also covered the situation in the Palestinian territories, with Abdelatty condemning Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank. He stressed Egypt's rejection of any plans to displace Palestinians. The two ministers emphasized the importance of allowing humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip and supporting efforts to achieve early recovery and reconstruction.
Fidan and Abdelatty discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic field. They reviewed opportunities for investment and trade between the two countries. The Egyptian foreign minister emphasized his country's interest in strengthening relations with Turkey.
The meeting between the two ministers reflects the growing cooperation between Egypt and Turkey on regional issues. Both countries have reiterated their commitment to finding peaceful solutions to conflicts in the region. They emphasized the importance of preserving the security and stability of the region.
Key points
- Egypt and Turkey have reaffirmed their rejection of using waterways and sea routes as tools of pressure.
- The two countries have emphasized the importance of preserving the security and stability of the region.
- They have called for promoting negotiations to meet the aspirations of the Sudanese people and protect national institutions.
