The extraordinary ministerial meeting of the OIC will examine mechanisms for halting the Israeli assault on the Palestinian people.
The two ministers welcomed the growing momentum in bilateral relations as Egypt and Turkey mark 100 years of diplomatic ties, according to a statement by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During their meeting, both foreign ministers agreed to build on the outcomes of recent high-level meetings, including the inaugural session of the joint High-Level Strategic Council in Istanbul in 2024 and FM Fidan’s visit to New Alamein earlier in August.
FM Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s interest in boosting Turkish investments and achieving the joint goal of raising bilateral trade to $15 billion within five years.
In addition, both ministers condemned Israel’s ongoing assaults on Gaza's civilians and rejected policies of starvation and systematic violence as flagrant violations of international law.
In this respect, Abdelatty highlighted Egypt’s mediation efforts, alongside Qatar, to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, calling for stronger pressure on Israel to accept the proposed deal approved by Hamas.
During the meeting, FM Abdelatty highlighted that Egypt has provided 70 percent of the aid that entered Gaza. However, he said, more than 5,000 trucks remain stranded at the Egyptian side of the Rafah border due to the Israeli restrictions.
According to the statement, the ministers also exchanged views on other regional flashpoints, especially in Libya, Syria, Lebanon, Sudan, and the Horn of Africa.
They agreed on the importance of preserving the unity and sovereignty of these states and advancing political solutions to foster their stability and development.
The meeting between the two top diplomats follows the launch of the High-Level Strategic Council in Istanbul in September 2024, the first of its kind between the two countries.
This joint council has set out a structured framework for dialogue and cooperation, turning the page on a decade of tension and opening avenues for political, security, and economic coordination.
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