Abdel Aty explained during a joint press conference that the Turkish minister met with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in an extended session that covered all aspects of bilateral relations, including political, economic, commercial, cultural, security, and educational fields, in addition to discussing regional crises and challenges. The minister pointed out a mutual understanding on ways to deal with these issues in a manner that serves the interests of both countries and the region, emphasizing that clear political will is capable of opening all doors between Cairo and Ankara. He revealed the expectation of a visit by the Turkish president to Egypt next year.
According to Abdel Aty, the discussions included the Syrian crisis and the need to reach a comprehensive settlement without excluding any party, discussing Somalia’s situation and safeguarding it from division risks, and addressing the issue of freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
The Egyptian minister also called for speeding up presidential and parliamentary elections in Libya and the withdrawal of militias, confirming the two countries’ agreement to call for a ceasefire in Sudan and engage in dialogue to maintain the state. In conclusion, Abdel Aty announced Cairo and Ankara’s rejection of the Israeli decision to occupy Gaza.
Earlier, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received the Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on an official visit to Egypt, in the presence of Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs. Official spokesman for the presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, stated that the Turkish minister conveyed President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s greetings to President El-Sisi, who appreciated this gesture, according to Al-Shorouk. He confirmed Cairo’s keenness to continue enhancing relations between the two countries, noting the qualitative development these relations have witnessed, especially after the signing of the joint declaration in February 2024 to reactivate the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meetings and elevate it to the level of the two presidents.
