Egyptian president says visit to Türkiye ‘paves way for new phase’ in relations

By Mohammad Sio

ISTANBUL (AA) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Tuesday that his visit to Türkiye paves the way for a new phase in Egyptian-Turkish relations.

“My visit to Türkiye paves the way for a new phase in economic and trade relations,” al-Sisi said at a joint press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

“We witnessed an increase in communication between two nations in recent years,” he added.

The Egyptian leader also welcomed rapprochement efforts between Türkiye and Syria “aimed at achieving a political solution and alleviating the suffering of the Syrian people in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions.”

He arrived in Ankara on Wednesday for an official visit upon Erdogan’s invitation.