Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Expatriates’ Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday, 9 August 2025, in the coastal city of New Alamein. The meeting began with a bilateral session, followed by expanded discussions attended by senior officials from both countries.
According to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, the ministers expressed a joint commitment to strengthening bilateral ties in all fields, particularly in light of the symbolic milestone marking 100 years of diplomatic relations between Egypt and Turkey in 2025. Abdelatty underscored the importance of continuing to implement the outcomes of the first High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting, held in Istanbul in September 2024 under the leadership of the two presidents. He called for boosting Turkish direct investments in Egypt and expanding cooperation in manufacturing, energy, transport, and tourism, with the strategic goal of raising bilateral trade to $15 billion.
The Egyptian minister also thanked Turkey for supporting Egypt’s nominee, Dr. Khaled El-Enany, for the post of Director-General of UNESCO, highlighting mutual backing in international forums.
Joint Position on Gaza and Palestinian Cause
The talks addressed urgent regional developments, particularly the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza under the ongoing Israeli offensive. Both ministers strongly condemned the Israeli Security Cabinet’s decision to fully occupy Gaza, calling it a violation of international law and a destabilizing act for the region. Abdelatty warned against Israel’s policy of “systematic starvation” and “genocide,” stressing that repeated violations undermine the Palestinian people’s inalienable rights, especially the right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
He reiterated Egypt’s ongoing mediation efforts with Qatar and the United States to reach a ceasefire agreement, alongside facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Abdelatty urged greater international pressure on Israel to increase the number of aid trucks and ensure their unhindered entry.
Talks on Libya, Sudan, Syria, and the Horn of Africa
On Libya, the ministers stressed the urgent need to hold simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections, dismantle militias, and ensure the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries as the only path to lasting stability.
On Sudan, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s support for Sudan’s state institutions, calling for a ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access while emphasizing respect for Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Regarding Syria, the Egyptian minister rejected any actions threatening the country’s stability, condemned Israeli occupation of Syrian land, and denounced violations of the 1974 disengagement agreement, labeling them a breach of international law.
On the Horn of Africa, Abdelatty emphasized respect for Somalia’s sovereignty and unity, rejecting foreign interference in its internal affairs.
The high-level talks underscored the expanding scope of Egypt-Turkey cooperation and the two countries’ aligned positions on pressing regional crises, marking a new phase in bilateral relations amid complex geopolitical challenges.
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