Turkish Ambassador in Cairo Publishes July Highlights of Public Outreach

In a comprehensive month-end roundup shared on X, Turkish Ambassador to Egypt Salih Mutlu Şen highlighted a range of public and diplomatic activities undertaken throughout July 2025. The post—captioned “July Highlights: A roundup of our key public moments this month”—offers a look into Turkey’s cultural diplomacy, symbolic gestures, and support for regional solidarity .

 Key Engagements of July

Democracy & National Unity Day (July 15):

Ambassador Şen participated in ceremonies at the Turkish Martyrs’ Cemetery in Cairo. He personally met a young Turkish student, Abdul Qadir—age 15—residing in Egypt to study Arabic and religious sciences. Their conversation touched upon spiritual learning and Sufi traditions. Şen pledged to follow the student’s academic journey with care and support .

Solidarity Event for Palestine (early August):

Though slightly outside July, Şen hosted a major solidarity event at his residence, bringing together over 300 Palestinians and 100 Egyptians. Conducted in cooperation with the Palestinian Embassy, IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation, and Vefa Association, the gathering reaffirmed Turkey's support for a ceasefire and two-state solution. Messages of hope and commitment to peace echoed across the event .

Cultural Diplomacy & Site Visits:

While not detailed in the post itself, Ambassador Şen’s accompanying engagements included visits with Turkey’s Religious Affairs President Ali Erbas to iconic Egyptian landmarks such as the Sultan Hassan Mosque, Al-Rifa’i Mosque, Citadel of Salah al-Din, and Al-Hussein Mosque complex. These underscore the deep cultural and religious ties between the two nations .

Significance & Strategic Messaging

Strengthening Cultural Connectivity:

Ambassador Şen’s visible presence during events and sacred-site tours positions Turkey not only as a diplomatic partner but also as a cultural and spiritual ally.

Advocacy for Shared Causes:

The solidarity event for Palestine reinforces Turkey’s messaging of shared regional responsibility alongside Egypt, emphasizing collaboration in humanitarian diplomacy.

Personalized Diplomacy:

Engagements such as the meeting with Abdul Qadir symbolize Turkey’s investment in soft diplomacy and intergenerational dialogue.