Turkiye has expressed its support for a joint statement by the leaders of Qatar, Egypt, and the United States calling for a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. The Turkish Foreign Ministry commended the mediation efforts of these nations and emphasized the importance of implementing key issues outlined in the statement. The Ministry also highlighted the three-phase plan detailed in UN Security Council Resolution No. 2735 as a viable foundation for peace, urging Israel to demonstrate a constructive stance similar to that of the Palestinians regarding the ceasefire.
The joint statement by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, and US President Joe Biden emphasized the need to end the suffering of the people of Gaza and secure the release of hostages and detainees. The leaders noted significant progress in reaching a framework agreement, with only implementation details remaining to be finalized. They also expressed readiness to mediate and proposed reconvening on August 15 in Doha or Cairo to resolve remaining differences and promptly implement the agreement.
Turkiye reiterated its support for the efforts of the three nations to secure a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The Ministry called for the international community to pressure Israel to comply with the agreement and urged Israel to show a constructive attitude towards the ceasefire, similar to that of the Palestinians. The implementation of the UN Security Council resolution was highlighted as a crucial step towards peace in the region.
The joint statement emphasized the urgency of ending the suffering of the people in Gaza and resolving the issue of hostages and detainees. The leaders expressed their commitment to mediate and proposed reconvening on August 15 to finalize the implementation of the agreement. They called for immediate action to bring about lasting peace in the region and urged both parties to demonstrate willingness to resolve any outstanding issues.
Turkiye’s support for the joint statement underscores its commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region. The Ministry praised the mediation efforts of Qatar, Egypt, and the United States and emphasized the need for all parties to work towards a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The Ministry also highlighted the importance of implementing the key issues outlined in the statement and urged Israel to show a constructive stance in negotiations.
The joint statement by the leaders of Qatar, Egypt, and the United States highlights the need to prioritize the well-being of the people in Gaza and resolve the issue of hostages and detainees. The leaders expressed their readiness to mediate and proposed reconvening on August 15 to finalize the implementation of the agreement. The statement underscores the importance of immediate action to bring about lasting peace in the region and calls for the cooperation of all parties involved.