Egyptian Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Stability with Turkish Counterpart
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, in Baghdad on the sidelines of the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation member states. The discussions covered regional developments, including the Iranian issue.
Shoukry emphasized the importance of continued diplomatic efforts, support for political solutions, and intensified coordination and consultation within the framework of a regional four-party mechanism aimed at de-escalating tensions and strengthening regional security and stability. He also reiterated Egypt’s opposition to any aggression against the security of the Persian Gulf states and the use of straits and maritime passages as tools for pressure or escalation.
The foreign ministers of Egypt and Turkey reviewed efforts and proposals to reach an agreement to contain escalating tensions. Both sides also stressed the necessity of returning to dialogue and resuming the diplomatic process through negotiation to achieve understanding between the United States and Iran, viewing this as the sole path to ending the current crisis and de-escalation that inflicts heavy damage on the interests of all regional countries.
Shoukry and Fidan also held discussions on developments in Yemen. Furthermore, they exchanged views on the latest developments in the Sudan crisis. Shoukry underscored the need to preserve Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and to safeguard its national institutions, calling for support for efforts to achieve a political solution to the crisis.
During another segment of the meeting, Syrian developments were discussed. Shoukry highlighted the importance of supporting Syria’s stability and preserving its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, stating that the necessary conditions must be provided for the Syrian government to fulfill its responsibilities and maintain the country’s security and stability. He also firmly stated Egypt’s opposition to the Israeli regime’s attacks on Syrian territory.
In conclusion, both sides emphasized the importance of continued coordination and consultation within the regional four-party mechanism and intensifying joint efforts to support political solutions to regional crises, reduce tensions, and consolidate security and stability in the region.
