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Turkiye in bid to heal ties with Egypt, Syria

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Turkiye in bid to heal ties with Egypt, Syria

Turkiye and Egypt could restore full diplomatic ties within months. Deputy foreign ministers of both countries are expected to meet soon to begin the process of opening new avenues for cooperation. Turkiy's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan revealed plans to met with Syrian President Bashar Assad when the conditions are right. The warming of ties with Egypt follows years of tensions since the ouster of former Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi in a military coup. The recent hydrocarbon exploration deal between the Libyan Government of National Unity and Turkkiya is also a factor. There are also financial incentives in the form of swap deals with and investments coming from Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

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