Cairo and Ankara stress rejection of foreign interference in Syrian affairs

At a joint press conference Wednesday in Ankara, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aaty reaffirmed his country’s long-standing position calling for full respect of Syria’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and rejection of any actions or interventions that could undermine the country’s stability.

Abdel-Aaty said Egypt looks forward to Syria’s return to its active role within Arab, Islamic and international frameworks, adding that this would be achieved through a comprehensive political process, along with continued efforts to combat terrorism and extremism in a way that meets the aspirations of the Syrian people.

While Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan described President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s visit to Washington as “an important development in the region,” noting Syria’s growing regional and global importance.
Fidan expressed his country’s welcome for Syria’s participation in the international coalition against (ISIS) and said Turkey will continue to support a vision of Syria free from terrorism, enjoying peace, unity and stability.

And regarding the developments in the Gaza Strip, both ministers stressed the importance of upholding the Sharm el-Sheikh peace agreement and moving to the second phase of the plan announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasizing the need for international mobilization to support reconstruction in Gaza.

The first stage of the Gaza ceasefire agreement entered into effect on October 10, following more than two years of Israeli aggression.