Egypt has welcomed the agreement announced by the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war, saying it could be a “turning point” for peace in the region, AFP reports.

“Egypt welcomes the agreement reached between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, considering it a highly significant development that will restore security and stability at both the regional and international levels,” Cairo’s foreign ministry said.

Egypt, it said, “hopes that this agreement will constitute a major turning point toward strengthening mutual trust, laying new foundations for cooperation, creating a supportive environment for peace and advancing diplomatic efforts aimed at addressing remaining regional issues”.