CAIRO, 13 March, 2021 (TON): The Egyptian FM Shoukry denied the claims made by Turkey over the resumption and restoration of ties with Cairo and Gulf States.

“There is no such thing of ‘resuming diplomatic contacts,’ the media reported.

“Upgrading the level of the relationship between the two countries requires taking into consideration the legal and diplomatic frameworks that govern relations between countries on the basis of respecting the principle of sovereignty and the requirements of Arab national security,” he continued.

He further added, “Egypt expects that any country that needs to establish normal relations with it should abide by the rules of international law and the principles of good neighbor policy and stop attempts to interfere in the internal affairs of the countries of the region.”

He clearly stated that the diplomatic ties with Turkey are in accordance with the diplomatic norms and at the level of the charge d’affaires, however, since the relations broke off in August 2013, after the removal of Present Mohamed Morsi as a result several Muslims fled to Turkey. And since then both the countries have supported opposite sides in regional conflicts, especially the Libyan war and E. Mediterranean tension.