Istanbul, October 23, 2026 — Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, in Istanbul on Friday on the sidelines of meetings involving the Quadrilateral Mechanism and three European countries.
The two ministers discussed the latest developments in Libya. Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s firm position in support of Libya’s unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity and stability. He also stressed Cairo’s commitment to supporting Libyan state institutions in a manner that safeguards the interests of the Libyan people and responds to their aspirations.
The Egyptian foreign minister reiterated Egypt’s categorical rejection of ratifying the memorandum of understanding signed in 2019. He emphasized the importance of respecting the principles of international law of the sea and the provisions of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, particularly regarding the delimitation of exclusive economic zones and continental shelves, in accordance with the principles of justice and equity among states.
For his part, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed understanding of Egypt’s concerns regarding developments in Libya. He underscored the importance of continued consultations, coordination and joint efforts to address these concerns and support initiatives aimed at achieving security and stability in Libya.
