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Turkey Hails Algeria's Diplomacy on Palestine, Citing Shared Stance Against Israeli Expansionism
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Turkey Hails Algeria's Diplomacy on Palestine, Citing Shared Stance Against Israeli Expansionism

From El Watan · (1h ago) French Positive tone

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan praised Algeria's diplomatic efforts regarding the Palestinian cause at a joint press conference.
  • Erdogan highlighted Algeria's role during its term on the UN Security Council and affirmed strong unity on Middle Eastern crises.
  • Both Turkey and Algeria strongly condemn Israeli expansionist policies, viewing them as the root cause of regional instability.

In a significant display of diplomatic alignment, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lauded Algeria's proactive role in advocating for the Palestinian cause on the international stage. Speaking alongside his Algerian counterpart, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, during the first Algerian-Turkish Strategic Cooperation Council meeting in Ankara, Erdogan specifically commended Algiers' contributions during its tenure on the UN Security Council.

We have highly appreciated the support provided by Algeria to the Palestinian cause.

— Recep Tayyip ErdoganTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan praising Algeria's role in supporting the Palestinian cause during a joint press conference.

Erdogan emphasized the "deep convergence of views" between Ankara and Algiers on critical regional and African issues, with the Palestinian dossier at the forefront. He congratulated Algeria for its "pro-Palestinian cause" stance and reiterated support for a two-state solution. The Turkish president also invoked the historical significance of Algiers as the place where the State of Palestine was proclaimed in 1988, underscoring the shared historical and political ties.

Beyond institutional diplomacy, the leaders issued a strong condemnation of the ongoing violence in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. President Erdogan identified Israeli "expansionist policies" as the primary driver of regional insecurity, stating that these actions disregard international laws and norms. Both nations share an urgent commitment to halting the cycle of violence that threatens the entire region's peace and security.

the true security problem in our region lies in the expansionist policies of Israel, which disregards laws and rules.

— Recep Tayyip ErdoganTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan identifying Israeli expansionist policies as the root cause of regional instability.

This high-level meeting solidifies the strengthening relationship between Turkey and Algeria, rooted in mutual respect and a shared history. President Erdogan noted that this spirit of solidarity extends beyond bilateral ties, enabling them to present a united front internationally, particularly concerning the Middle East and Africa. This shared perspective is crucial for navigating complex geopolitical challenges and advocating for their common interests on a global scale.

Mutual respect and fraternity, drawn from our common history, constitute the driving force of relations between Turkey and Algeria.

— Recep Tayyip ErdoganTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan describing the historical foundation of the strong relationship between Turkey and Algeria.
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Originally published by El Watan in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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