Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi inaugurated the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation summit on Thursday, addressing critical regional issues against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East.
In his opening address, President el-Sissi cautioned about the far-reaching implications of the ongoing war in Gaza, the spillover of violence into Lebanon, and recent developments in Syria. “These events will have repercussions that impact everyone, both politically and economically,” he warned.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the urgent need for unity and support in Syria following the recent overthrow of Bashar Assad’s government by rebel forces.
“The Syrian people require solidarity and swift measures to rebuild their war-torn nation,” Erdogan stated, underscoring the importance of restoring Syria’s territorial integrity and fostering peaceful coexistence among its diverse groups.
Erdogan’s remarks come amidst reports of Israel seizing a section of southern Syria along the Golan Heights border in the aftermath of Assad’s ousting.
The summit brings together member states of the D-8 organization, which was established in 1997 to promote economic cooperation among its members: Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Turkey.
The gathering in Cairo underscores the need for economic resilience and collaboration as the region faces unprecedented challenges.
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