Egypt's president says Turkey's offensive in Syria undermines regional stability

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CAIRO, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi reiterated on Thursday Egypt's rejection of the recent Turkish offensive in northern Syria, warning it would undermine regional security and stability, the Egyptian presidential spokesman said in a statement.

Sisi's remarks came during his talks in Cairo with visiting King Abdullah II of Jordan, where they discussed bilateral ties and regional issues of mutual concern.

"President Sisi warned of the negative repercussions of the Turkish offensive on Syria's unity, its regional integrity and the course of the political process in Syria," said Egypt's presidential spokesman Bassam Rady.

The Egyptian president stressed that Turkey's move is a violation of Syria's sovereignty as well as the rules of international law and legitimacy, according to Rady.

President Sisi and King Abdullah II agreed on the necessity of reaching "a comprehensive political settlement to put an end to the suffering of the Syrian people and maintain the unity and cohesion of Syria."

Turkey launched on Wednesday a military offensive dubbed "Operation Peace Spring" against Kurdish forces in northern Syria bordering southern Turkey.

The Cairo-based Arab League also slammed the Turkish offensive and announced it will hold an emergency meeting at the level of Arab foreign ministers on Saturday to discuss the issue. Enditem

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