Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatti received a phone call from Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Sunday, as part of ongoing diplomatic coordination and consultations on regional developments.
Both ministers praised the remarkable progress in Egyptian-Turkish relations, noting the recent surge in high-level visits and cooperation across multiple sectors. They emphasized the importance of building on this momentum, particularly as the two nations celebrate the centennial of diplomatic relations in 2025.
During the call, the ministers reiterated their shared commitment to boosting economic and trade relations, aiming to raise bilateral trade to 15 billion USD. They also welcomed increasing Turkish investments in Egypt, acknowledging the recent reforms Egypt has undertaken to improve the investment climate.
The discussion highlighted the outcomes of the first High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council held in September 2024, co-chaired by the Egyptian and Turkish presidents.
Regionally, the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza took center stage. Minister Abdelatti briefed his Turkish counterpart on Egypt’s coordination with Qatar and the United States to resume a ceasefire and facilitate the delivery of critical humanitarian, medical, and shelter aid to the besieged population. He emphasized the need to increase the number of aid trucks, while both ministers condemned the deliberate starvation policy currently affecting Gaza.
The two sides agreed on the urgent need for joint action with international stakeholders to end the ongoing Israeli aggression, achieve a deal for the release of hostages, and push back against violations of international law and humanitarian norms. They underscored the importance of applying pressure on both parties involved in the conflict to reach an immediate ceasefire.
The call also addressed wider regional developments, including the latest situations in Syria and Libya, where both Egypt and Turkey remain actively engaged.
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