Cairo, Egypt – Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdel-Aty held a telephone conversation today with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan. This came within the framework of ongoing consultations and close coordination between Cairo and Ankara on ways to strengthen bilateral relations. They also exchanged views on the successive regional crises in the area.
Strategic summit in the first quarter of 2026
The ongoing arrangements for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s upcoming visit to Egypt topped the agenda of the talks. He is scheduled to co-chair the second meeting of the “High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council” with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during the first quarter of 2026.
Minister Abdel-Aati emphasized that this visit represents a pivotal moment for building upon the current momentum in relations. He also expressed Cairo’s hope that it would contribute to:
Economic cooperation has been pushed to broader horizons.
Increased trade exchange rates between the two countries.
Encouraging mutual investments in a way that serves the best interests of both peoples.
Gaza: “Technocrats” for administration and an international stabilization force
Regarding the Palestinian issue, the two ministers exchanged views on developments in the Gaza Strip, with Minister Abdel-Aati stressing the need for:
Sharm el-Sheikh Agreement: Establishing a ceasefire and immediately moving to the second phase of the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Agreement.
Technocratic Committee: Launching a temporary Palestinian committee to manage daily affairs in the sector, in preparation for the return of the Palestinian Authority with its full powers.
Reconstruction: Initiating an early recovery process and deploying an international stabilization force to guarantee security. The minister also reiterated Egypt’s complete rejection of any practices that undermine the territorial integrity of the Palestinian territories, including escalating Israeli violations in the West Bank.
The Syrian Crisis: Unity and a Political Solution
The call addressed the rapidly evolving situation in Syria. The Egyptian side emphasized the importance of pushing for a comprehensive and sustainable political solution that preserves the unity and territorial integrity of the Syrian state. Abdel-Aati also stressed the need for de-escalation and prioritizing dialogue as the only path to achieving stability. The categorical rejection of any practices that threaten the safety and security of civilians was reiterated.
Eastern Mediterranean and continued coordination
The two ministers concluded their call by agreeing to continue consultations on regional and international issues. The consultations focused particularly on developments in the Eastern Mediterranean region. This contributes to supporting regional stability and strengthening the shared interests of the two major regional powers.
