ANKARA: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi emphasised that his current visit to Trkiye, along with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s earlier visit to Cairo, reflects the shared will to initiate a new phase of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
El-Sisi expressed his great pleasure at his first visit to the Republic of Trkiye and his meeting with President Erdogan, noting that the historical relations between the two nations date back to the establishment of the Turkish Republic by leader Mustafa Kemal Atatrk.
The Egyptian presidency affirmed that El-Sisi’s official visit, which began today in response to President Erdogan’s invitation, aims to lay the foundation for a new phase in bilateral relations and to enhance cooperation in various fields.
Ambassador Ahmed Fahmy, the official spokesperson for the Egyptian Presidency, stated that this historic visit represents a significant step towards strengthening bilateral relations in light of regional challenges that require consult
ation and coordination between the two countries.
The visit is expected to include the two presidents chairing the first meeting of the Egypt-Trkiye High Level Strategic Cooperation Council .
During the meeting, the two sides will discuss ways to enhance cooperation across various fields and exchange views on regional and international issues, including efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and address the humanitarian crisis there.
Source: Emirates News Agency