Turkiye will address the Gaza conflict and its relationship with the Arab League at a ministerial meeting in Cairo on Tuesday, marking its first attendance in 13 years, according to a Turkish diplomatic source.
Turkiye has been vocal in its condemnation of Israel’s actions in Gaza and has supported efforts to bring genocide charges against Israel at the World Court. While Turkiye has recently improved relations with Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia, tensions persist with other Arab League members, including Syria.
Ankara’s participation in the Arab League meeting underscores a “growing interest” in strengthening its regional role and enhancing cooperation with Arab League countries. The Turkish source noted that Turkiye aims to bolster institutional ties and address regional challenges through the group.
Additionally, negotiations are underway between Ankara and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to secure a free trade agreement by the end of the year. President Tayyip Erdogan has also called for a coalition of Islamic countries to counter what he describes as Israeli “expansionism.”
Turkiye last attended an Arab League meeting in 2011 when then-Prime Minister Erdogan addressed the ministers in Cairo.
