Egypt, Turkey discuss regional de-escalation efforts

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan discussed regional developments and efforts to de-escalate tensions during a phone call on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.The call came as part of ongoing consultations between the two countries, both bilaterally and through the R4 quadrilateral ministerial mechanism, which also includes Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated.

Abdelatty stressed the need for concerted efforts to promote calm and prioritize de-escalation amid continued uncertainty in the region, which has witnessed alternating signs of military escalation and efforts to pull back in recent days, Zaki added.

The two ministers agreed to maintain close consultation and coordination and continue their efforts to prevent further crises in the region.