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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Arrives in Ankara for First Presidential Visit in 12 Years
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is in Ankara for historic talks with President Tayyip Erdogan, marking the first such visit in 12 years.
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by News Desk
2024-09-04
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Arrives in Ankara for First Presidential Visit in 12 Years

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived in Ankara on Wednesday for a significant meeting with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. This visit marks the first time in over a decade that a sitting Egyptian president has traveled to Turkey, highlighting a notable thaw in relations between the two regional powers.

 

The diplomatic engagement follows President Erdogan's visit to Cairo in February, which was his first trip to Egypt since 2012. The recent interactions between Ankara and Cairo signify a major step toward mending ties that had been severely strained since 2013.

 

Relations between Turkey and Egypt deteriorated sharply after the ousting of Mohamed Mursi, a Turkish ally and the first democratically elected president of Egypt, led by then-Army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Mursi had visited Turkey in 2012, and his removal from power led to a prolonged period of discord between the two nations.

 

The Turkish presidency's communications office stated that the upcoming talks will focus on reviewing all aspects of Turkey-Egypt relations and exploring potential joint steps to further develop bilateral cooperation. The discussions are expected to cover various aspects of the partnership, including economic, political, and strategic areas.

 

The visit signifies a renewed commitment by both countries to strengthen their relationship and address past grievances, paving the way for enhanced cooperation in the future.
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