Egyptian, Turkish FMs Call for Immediate End to Israeli Aggression

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan reaffirmed their strong rejection of Israel’s ongoing aggression against Gaza, during bilateral consultations held on the sidelines of the extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Jeddah on Monday, August 25, 2025.

The two ministers reviewed the positive momentum in Egypt–Turkey relations, especially as the two countries mark 100 years of diplomatic ties. They agreed on the importance of building on the outcomes of the first High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting held in Istanbul in September 2024 and the recent visit of the Turkish foreign minister to New Alamein earlier this month. Both sides highlighted the need to activate joint cooperation mechanisms, including preparations for the first meeting of the Joint Planning Group, and expressed anticipation for the second session of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, to be chaired by the presidents of both countries.

Abdelatty underscored Egypt’s readiness to further strengthen Turkish investments in Egypt, noting the shared ambition of raising bilateral trade to 15 billion US dollars over the next five years, in light of Egypt’s promising economic opportunities and incentives for investors.

On the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, the ministers jointly condemned the continuing Israeli military assault on Gaza, stressing the need for immediate intervention to stop the violence. They denounced Israel’s policies of starvation and systematic killing of civilians, calling them blatant violations of international law and humanitarian law. Both also condemned Israel’s settlement expansion in the West Bank and its ongoing violations in the occupied territories.

Abdelatty highlighted Egypt’s coordination with Qatar to secure a ceasefire, noting that Hamas had already approved the latest proposal and urging intensified pressure on Israel to accept the deal. He also emphasized the need for unrestricted humanitarian access, pointing out that Egypt has delivered 70 percent of all aid entering Gaza, while more than 5,000 relief and medical trucks remain stuck at the border due to Israeli restrictions.

The ministers also exchanged views on other regional crises, including Libya, Syria, Lebanon, Sudan, and the Horn of Africa. Abdelatty stressed the importance of safeguarding the unity, sovereignty, and national institutions of these states, and reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to joint coordination with Turkey to push forward political solutions, stability, and development across the region.