Egypt and Turkey Collaborate on Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Implementation

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Atti, during his official visit to Ankara on Wednesday, highlighted the shared commitment of Egypt and Turkey to work together in supporting the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. This includes transitioning to a second phase that encompasses further security and humanitarian measures.

Following his meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Abdel Atti noted that discussions also covered the U.S. resolution concerning the deployment of an international force for stability. He stressed the importance of ensuring the agreement's continuity to prevent a return to military escalation.

He added that dialogue with Washington continues regarding mechanisms to deploy an international monitoring force, aimed at ensuring both parties adhere to the ceasefire. Abdel Atti assured that Egypt and Turkey will exert necessary diplomatic pressure to ensure full implementation of the agreement and to avert any security setbacks in the region.

Abdel Atti's visit to Ankara is part of the Egyptian-Turkish Joint Planning Group meeting, which aims to coordinate regional efforts concerning Gaza and enhance cooperation on reconstruction and stabilization issues.