Egypt says new Syria ‘poses no threat’ to region

By Rania Abu Shamala

ISTANBUL (AA) – Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reiterated full support on Wednesday for Syria’s security, stability, and sovereignty, emphasizing that Damascus poses no threat to the countries in the region.

Speaking at a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara, Abdelatty said he held “fruitful consultations” with his counterpart on various bilateral and regional issues of mutual concern.

He said Egypt and Türkiye are preparing to hold the second session of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council in Cairo soon, with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Abdelatty noted that Cairo and Ankara target an increase in bilateral trade to $15 billion in the coming years, highlighting the “unprecedented momentum” in economic relations between the two countries.

Regarding Gaza, the top diplomat called for the swift convening of a reconstruction conference and the entry of medical aid, stressing the urgency of humanitarian action “as winter approaches.”