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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Egypt’s foreign minister to visit Turkey to discuss Gaza, Middle East tensions
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry is expected to discuss developments in the Middle East and the situation in Gaza with his Turkish counterpart during a visit to Turkey this weekend, a Turkish diplomatic source says.
Shoukry and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will also evaluate the latest developments in negotiations to secure a truce and hostage release deal in Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza.