Egyptian and Turkish foreign ministers discuss bilateral relations and regional developments

Both ministers noted the rapid development of bilateral relations and committed to building on progress from the 2016 High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting, co-chaired by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. They emphasized strengthening strategic dialogue and economic cooperation. The call also covered regional developments, with both ministers stressing de-escalation, containing tensions, and intensifying efforts to revive negotiations between the United States and Iran to achieve a final agreement through dialogue.

They also discussed coordination within the regional quartet mechanism comprising Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, highlighting the importance of respecting sovereignty, territorial integrity, and non-interference. Furthermore, they consulted on the Palestinian issue, rejecting displacement attempts, calling for a halt to escalation in Gaza and the West Bank, and ensuring humanitarian aid access. They also exchanged assessments on developments in Syria, Lebanon, Sudan, and Libya, underscoring the importance of supporting security, stability, unity, and sovereignty.