Ankara, Cairo take 'concrete steps' to raise diplomatic relations: Turkish foreign minister

By Diyar Guldogan

ANKARA (AA) - Ankara and Cairo agreed on improving the bilateral relations and raise diplomatic relations to the highest level, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday.

"We are taking concrete steps to raise the level of representation to the level of embassy. In the coming period, we will inform you with a joint statement.

"Until then, we will continue to take some steps. I would like to say that there is no problem," Cavusoglu said at a news conference with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry in the capital Ankara.

On March 18, Cavusoglu paid a visit to the capital Cairo, a first by a Turkish foreign minister in 11 years. During his trip, Cavusoglu said Türkiye and Egypt will raise diplomatic relations to the highest level "as soon as possible."

Diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Egypt have been maintained at the level of charges d'affaires since 2013.

Cavusoglu said enhancing the relations with Cairo also contributes to the region.