President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received on Saturday Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hakan Fidan, in the presence of Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Affairs of Egyptians Abroad.
Presidential Spokesman Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy stated that the Turkish minister conveyed the greetings of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to President El-Sisi, who appreciated the gesture and stressed the importance of continuing efforts to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries.
Sisi highlighted the qualitative progress in Egypt-Turkey relations, particularly following the signing of the Joint Declaration in February 2024 to reactivate the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meetings and elevate them to the level of the two heads of state.
Moreover, the meeting witnessed mutual affirmation on the need to strengthen economic cooperation between Egypt and Turkey, with the goal of achieving a trade volume of $15 billion, in line with the agreement reached during President El-Sisi’s visit to Ankara in September 2024. The two sides also underscored the importance of expanding Turkish companies’ participation in investment projects in Egypt.
The meeting also addressed developments in several regional issues, foremost among them the situation in the Gaza Strip. Both sides reaffirmed their rejection of the re-establishment of military occupation in the Strip, stressed the need for an immediate ceasefire, the entry of humanitarian aid, and the release of hostages and detainees, while rejecting the displacement of Palestinians.
In addition, the two leaders discussed the latest developments in Libya, Syria, and Sudan.
In this regard, Sisi outlined Egypt’s vision for achieving peace and stability in these brotherly nations and the country’s efforts in this regard, emphasizing the importance of respecting their sovereignty, preserving their territorial integrity, and safeguarding the resources of their peoples.
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