In a significant diplomatic move, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed his Egyptian counterpart, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, in Ankara.
This marks El-Sisi’s first official visit to Turkey, signaling a new era of strengthened ties between the two regional powers.
During the visit, President El-Sisi expressed his happiness in visiting Turkey, emphasizing the deep-rooted historical and popular relations between the two nations.
He stated that this visit, along with Erdoğan’s earlier trip to Cairo, reflects a shared commitment to fostering a new chapter of friendship and cooperation between Egypt and Turkey.
Both leaders acknowledged their countries’ pivotal roles on the regional and international stages and their determination to meet the aspirations of their peoples.
The two nations signed around 20 agreements, aiming to enhance trade and cooperation across various sectors.
El-Sisi and Erdoğan co-chaired a high-level meeting of the Strategic Cooperation Council at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, which was followed by a formal signing ceremony.
Key agreements include a memorandum of understanding for developing the industrial zone in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital and a land allocation agreement for a new industrial zone in 6th of October City.
Additional memorandums were signed, covering sectors such as agriculture, education, healthcare, and scientific cooperation, as well as supporting the development of small and medium-sized enterprises.
The two presidents also signed a joint declaration for the first meeting of the Turkey-Egypt High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, cementing their commitment to deeper bilateral ties.
Earlier, the Egyptian presidency described the visit as a turning point in establishing a new phase of friendship and mutual cooperation.
It emphasized that this historic meeting builds on Erdoğan’s visit to Egypt in February, further strengthening bilateral relations and promoting collaboration in addressing regional challenges.
During the discussions, both leaders agreed on the urgent need for a ceasefire in Gaza and emphasized the importance of delivering humanitarian aid to the region.
They also shared similar views on critical issues, including Syria, Libya, the Eastern Mediterranean, Sudan, and the Horn of Africa.
