Türkiye, Egypt reject displacement of Palestinians from their land: Joint statement

Türkiye and Egypt on Tuesday rejected any attempts to displace or expel Palestinians from their homeland, urging Israel to allow the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) to continue humanitarian work.

In an official statement issued following a meeting between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty in Ankara, it emphasized the importance of preserving the UNRWA's role and called on Israel to reverse its decisions undermining the agency's work.

It highlighted UNRWA's role in supporting Palestinian refugees in the occupied territories.

Both nations reiterated their strong support for the Palestinian people's resilience, attachment to their land, and legitimate rights.

They condemned any actions aimed at displacing or relocating Palestinians, warning that such measures would threaten regional stability, risk escalating conflict, and undermine prospects for peace and cooperation.

The statement also reaffirmed the two countries' commitment to a just and lasting peace based on international law, UN resolutions, and the two-state solution.

It emphasized the need to address the root causes of instability in the Middle East by establishing an independent Palestinian state within the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.