Turkish Ambassador to Egypt H.E. Salih Mutlu has praised the strong spirit of cooperation and friendship between Turkey and Egypt during the port visit of the Turkish Navy corvette TCG BÜYÜKADA to Alexandria, describing the reception as a symbol of growing ties between the two nations.
In a post on X, Ambassador Mutlu highlighted that TCG Büyükada, built entirely with Turkish national resources and expertise, has successfully completed a three-month voyage that reached as far as Malaysia, returning to the Mediterranean through Alexandria.
“Our corvette, which safely crossed oceans, has accomplished this long journey and returned home to the familiar and serene waters of the Mediterranean,” he wrote. “I extend my congratulations to the esteemed captain of the corvette and its distinguished crew for completing this mission with great skill and dedication.”
The ambassador expressed deep gratitude for the hospitality shown by Egypt’s naval leadership and officials during the visit.
“I would like to extend my thanks to the leadership of the Egyptian Navy for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to our ship and crew,” he added. “I was pleased by the warmth I encountered from Egyptian military and civilian officials, as well as friends who joined the reception held aboard the corvette.”
Ambassador Mutlu also shared new photos on X capturing moments from the reception and interactions between Turkish and Egyptian officials, highlighting the positive atmosphere and cordial relations during the event.
The Turkish envoy underscored that such engagements reflect the positive momentum in Turkish-Egyptian relations and contribute to fostering regional stability and mutual understanding.



