Egyptian, Turkish foreign ministers discuss boosting ties and regional developments
Egypt’s foreign minister received a call from his Turkish counterpart to discuss bilateral relations and the latest regional developments.
Key Takeaways
AIEgyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty received a phone call today from Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
According to a statement from Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two ministers discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Egypt and Turkey across various fields.
The statement added that they reviewed the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions, emphasizing the importance of intensifying efforts to achieve calm and reach comprehensive understandings that would enhance security and stability in the region.
Developments in the Palestinian issue
The call also addressed the latest developments regarding the Palestinian issue, with both sides stressing the need for an immediate halt to escalation in the occupied territories and the implementation of the US President Donald Trump’s peace plan in its first and second phases, including Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.