Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu announced the beginning of a “new period” after the conclusion of the Cairo talks, adding that a meeting at the level of foreign ministers will possibly be held between the two sides.
Following the meeting, Turkish officials showed a desire to "accelerate" the steps of rapprochement with Cairo, while the Egyptian officials remained cautious.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said there was a will to expand and develop the relations, focusing more on the ties between the two people.
In response, Cairo said that it was keen on maintaining the close relationship between the two peoples, but the political situation and positions of some Turkish officials were negative, calling for “real actions.”
The steps taken by Turkey within the framework of controlling the media and political behavior of the Muslim Brotherhood members residing in Turkey, is not enough for Cairo.
Egypt remains doubtful of the Turkish moves, especially after the visit of the Turkish foreign and defense ministers to Libya in conjunction with the launch of the talks in Cairo.
Last year, Egypt, Cyprus and Greece released a joint declaration accusing Turkey of carrying out “provocations” in the Eastern Mediterranean, and Egypt has been involved in the East Mediterranean Gas Forum since 2019 without involving Turkey .
Turkey and Egypt are at loggerheads over a Turkish-Libya maritime deal, Turkey’s gas drilling off the coast of Cyprus, and the ongoing conflict in Libya.
Experts believe that Turkish president wants a change in relations with Egypt and Saudi Arabia, but his efforts are seen as the result of a failed regional strategy and poor ties with the Biden administration.
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