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Turkish President Erdogan, Egyptian counterpart al-Sisi discuss Gaza over phone

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized the importance of ongoing collective efforts by Muslim nations for a lasting cease-fire in Gaza during a phone call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The leaders discussed Israel's aggression in Palestinian territories and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

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Published December 20,2023
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It is crucial that Muslim nations continue their united efforts for a lasting cease-fire in Gaza, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told his Egyptian counterpart on Wednesday.

In a phone call, Erdoğan and Abdel Fattah al-Sisi discussed Israel's aggression against Palestinian territories, as well as efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, according to a statemen by the Turkish Communications Directorate.

"During the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that it is important for Islamic countries to continue efforts initiated to ensure a permanent cease-fire in unity," the statement added.

It also noted that the Turkish president conveyed his good wishes to al-Sisi, who was reelected as president of Egypt in last week's election.

Erdoğan also "expressed his hope for the new term to be beneficial for Türkiye-Egypt relations," the statement added.