Egypt intensifies efforts to bring Syria back into Arab fold
Cairo says efforts are also aimed at helping end the Syria crisis.
![The empty seat of Syria is seen during an emergency representatives meeting to discuss the conflict in Libya, at the Arab League headquarters, Cairo, Egypt, Jan. 5, 2015.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/2021-11/GettyImages-461038570%20%281%29.jpg?h=a5ae579a&itok=qBT52ATN)
Egypt has recently been making concerted efforts in the Syrian political crisis, supporting Damascus’ return into the Arab fold, as confirmed by Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in a statement Oct. 2.
Egypt also rejected Turkey’s attempts at "demographic change" in northern Syria.