A telephone call took place on Monday, January 19, 2026, between Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty, and his Turkish counterpart Mr. Hakan Fidan regarding regional developments and the exchange of views on a number of issues of common interest.
According to a statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, the call addressed prospects for strengthening Egyptian-Turkish relations and building upon the positive momentum witnessed recently.
The call also reviewed the ongoing preparations for the second meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, to be chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his Turkish counterpart President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the coming period.
Emphasis was placed on the importance of the meeting in advancing the bilateral partnership, particularly in the economic, trade, and investment fields, in a way that serves the common interests of the two friendly nations.
Additionally, the call also addressed developments in the Gaza Strip. Minister Abdelatty emphasizing the need to implement the requirements of the second phase of US President Donald Trump’s plan, support the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, and deploy an international stabilization force to monitor the ceasefire. He also stressed the importance of paving the way for early recovery and reconstruction, and ensuring the continued unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
The two ministers also discussed developments in Sudan, with the Foreign Minister emphasizing the importance of working towards a humanitarian truce as a prelude to a comprehensive ceasefire. He stressed the need to preserve Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, and to support its national institutions. He also highlighted the importance of providing safe havens and guaranteeing the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid to the Sudanese people.