Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will make his first visit to Turkey on September 4, marking a significant step in the improving relations between the two nations.
Turkish Haberturk TV reported that the visit follows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s February trip to Egypt, the first in twelve years, primarily focusing on the situation in Gaza.
The visit highlights Turkey’s ongoing efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties with Cairo, aiming to enhance peace initiatives in Gaza. Relations between the two countries have been strained since 2013 when Sisi, then the army chief, ousted President Mohamed Morsi, an ally of Erdogan. However, diplomatic relations were upgraded last year, with both nations appointing ambassadors after nearly a decade.
In Ankara, Sisi will be welcomed with an official ceremony at the Beştepe presidential palace. While the discussions are expected to focus primarily on securing a ceasefire in Gaza, the visit will also address broader bilateral relations. The two presidents will chair a meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, where several agreements are anticipated in various sectors.
Turkey and Egypt aim to increase their trade volume from $10 billion to $15 billion, with discussions expected to cover energy, particularly liquefied natural gas, renewable energy sources, mining, healthcare, tourism, and the defense industry, according to Habertürk.
