Egypt & Turkey Discuss Gaza, Libya, Bilateral Ties
Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdel Aaty held a phone call on Sunday, June 8, with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance Egypt-Turkey relations and coordinate on regional developments, particularly in the Middle East.
During the conversation, Minister Abdel Aaty praised the positive momentum in bilateral relations, especially following recent high-level visits. He expressed Egypt's eagerness to strengthen cooperation with Turkey, particularly in economic, investment, and trade sectors, citing the vast potential in both friendly nations.
The two top diplomats also reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East, focusing on the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid Israel's continued military aggression.
Minister Abdel Aaty briefed Minister Fidan on Egypt's diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire, secure the release of hostages and detainees, and ensure the flow of humanitarian, medical, and relief aid into the Gaza Strip.
The call also included an exchange of views on Libya in light of recent events in Tripoli. Abdel Aaty reiterated Egypt's firm stance on preserving Libya's unity and territorial integrity and reaffirmed that the political process must remain solely in the hands of the Libyan people.
He emphasized the urgent need to hold simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible to restore stability in the war-torn country.
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