Cairo: Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed, in a phone call, ways to further develop Egyptian-Turkish relations in various fields held on Friday. The call came as part of ongoing communication and coordination between the two countries on strengthening bilateral ties and exchanging views on regional issues of mutual concern.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the two ministers praised the rapid progress in bilateral relations across multiple levels in recent months, stressing their commitment to building on these achievements and following up on the implementation of the outcomes of the first meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, held in Cairo in February 2026 under the chairmanship of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

They also emphasized the importance of continuing to enhance strategic dialogue mechanisms and expanding economic and trade cooperation in a way that serves the shared interests of both countries and their peoples. The phone call also included an exchange of views on regional developments.

The two ministers stressed the importance of reducing escalation and containing tensions in the region, as well as intensifying joint efforts to restore the path of negotiations between the US and Iran and ensuring commitment to the implementation of the memorandum of understanding between the two sides, to reach a final agreement through dialogue and diplomacy and avoid the risks of military escalation.

The ministers also discussed coordination within the framework of the regional quadrilateral mechanism comprising Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. They affirmed the importance of continuing consultations on the security concerns of countries in the region and upholding the principles of respect for state sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-use of force and non-interference in internal affairs.

They further exchanged views on several regional issues, foremost among them the Palestinian issue, reaffirming their rejection of any attempts to displace the Palestinian people, the need to halt escalation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, and the importance of ensuring full access for humanitarian aid.

The two ministers also exchanged assessments regarding developments in Syria, Lebanon, Sudan and Libya, stressing the importance of supporting efforts aimed at achieving security and stability, preserving the unity and sovereignty of state institutions and contributing to greater security and stability in the region.