Africa’s strongest military and a NATO drone power confront 3 explosive crises from gold-fueled Sudan war to the Golan Heights and one more

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met recently in New Alamein to solidify ties they described as being built on “solid foundations and a shared understanding”.

This partnership aims to leverage the unique strengths of Egypt and Turkey to address conflicts ranging from East Africa to the heart of the Middle East.

Both nations expressed deep concern over the ongoing war in Sudan, a conflict frequently linked to the country’s gold resources.

During their discussions, the two sides agreed on the “importance of prioritizing political solutions and preserving and supporting Sudan’s national institutions to restore stability and security”.

Turkish Minister Fidan emphasized that the conflict must end as quickly as possible to “ease the burden on the Sudanese people”.

By working together, the two powers hope to push for a unified diplomatic front that can bring an end to the violence and help rebuild the country’s state institutions.

The leaders also focused on the instability surrounding Syria and the occupied Golan Heights. They reaffirmed the “importance of preserving Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity” while specifically condemning violations occurring within Syrian borders.

Minister Abdelatty stressed that both Egypt and Turkey are committed to supporting an inclusive political process led by the Syrian people themselves.

Their shared goal is to combat terrorism and extremism in the region while ensuring that the rights and territorial integrity of the Syrian state are respected.

Finally, the two powers are exploring ways to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for the global economy that has faced increasing tension.

According to Egypt’s State Information Service Minister Fidan noted that both countries are “seeking to explore solutions concerning the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on global trade”.

They expressed a strong desire for the strait to remain open and for normal conditions to be restored to protect international supply chains.

Beyond security concerns, the nations are also boosting their own economic ties, with a goal of increasing bilateral trade from the current $9 billion to a target of $15 billion.