Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will travel to Egypt on Wednesday for talks on bilateral cooperation and regional developments, including the Palestinian issue, Türkiye’s ambassador to Cairo Salih Mutlu Şen said. The trip begins with a visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will arrive in Cairo on Wednesday at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, Türkiye’s ambassador to Cairo Salih Mutlu Şen announced. The two leaders will co-chair the second meeting of the Turkish-Egyptian High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, discussing bilateral agenda items and exchanging views on regional and international developments, with a particular emphasis on the Palestinian issue.
The visit includes Erdogan's attendance at a Turkish-Egyptian business forum. It occurs against the backdrop of improving relations between Ankara and Cairo following years of strained ties. Erdogan last visited Egypt in February 2024, his first trip there since 2012.
Mustafa Denizer, head of the Turkish-Egyptian Business Council, stated that the visit could pave the way for new partnerships, especially in energy and defence sectors. In an interview with Anadolu Agency, Denizer noted that current trade between the two countries stands at around $10 billion, with a target to increase it to $15 billion in the coming period. Turkish investments in Egypt are expected to grow, particularly in textiles, tourism, and ready-made garments.
Prior to Egypt, Erdogan will visit Riyadh on Tuesday, where discussions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are set to focus on steps to deepen Turkish-Saudi relations as well as regional and international issues.
