Egyptian FM reiterates full support for Syria’s security, stability
Speaking at a joint press conference in Ankara alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Abdelatty expressed hope that Syria “will resume its active role within the Arab, Islamic, and international frameworks through an inclusive political process that excludes no one, alongside combating terrorism and extremism to achieve the aspirations of the Syrian people.”
He said his meeting with Fidan involved “fruitful consultations” on a wide range of bilateral and regional issues. Abdelatty announced that Egypt and Türkiye plan to hold the second session of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council soon in Cairo, with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Highlighting progress in economic cooperation, he said both countries aim to increase bilateral trade to $15 billion, noting “unprecedented momentum” in their commercial ties. Abdelatty added that his visit coincided with the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Egypt and Türkiye, and to mark the occasion, Egypt will gift a replica statue of Pharaoh Amenhotep III to be placed in a prominent area of Ankara.
He also said that both sides would work to remove barriers to trade expansion and to improve the investment climate to attract more Turkish capital to Egypt.
On regional developments, Abdelatty said he discussed with Fidan the ongoing negotiations in New York over a US draft resolution concerning an international stabilization force for Gaza.
“Our top priority is to consolidate the ceasefire, followed by the deployment of international forces under a specific mandate to maintain peace, not to impose it,” he said.
Addressing the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the Egyptian minister called for a reconstruction conference and for immediate entry of medical and humanitarian aid, warning of worsening conditions “as winter approaches.” “Egypt’s goal is to ‘flood’ the Gaza Strip with humanitarian and medical aid as part of early recovery efforts, paving the way for its full reconstruction,” he added.
He emphasized that Egypt’s efforts are focused on ensuring the continuation of the ceasefire, enabling the entry of large quantities of aid, and securing Israel’s withdrawal from the Gaza Strip to prevent renewed conflict. Abdelatty reaffirmed Cairo’s commitment to the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, while condemning Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank and rejecting any violations of Palestinian rights.
Turning to Sudan, Abdelatty said he and Fidan shared identical views on the need to end hostilities and preserve Sudan’s national institutions. “We agreed, and our positions were identical, on the need to halt the fighting in Sudan, prioritize a political solution, and uphold the unity and territorial integrity of Sudan, while completely rejecting any plans to divide it,” he stated.
The Egyptian foreign minister said the talks also addressed the Libyan crisis, emphasizing the importance of a Libyan-led process and respect for the country’s institutions. He voiced hope for “a swift end to the current division and the rapid holding of simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections in Libya, while ensuring the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries from the country to preserve Libya’s unity and sovereignty.”
Abdelatty added that the discussions with his Turkish counterpart also covered developments in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region, stressing that both nations agreed to enhance cooperation in ways that support the broader interests of the African continent.
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