Türkiye, Egypt reinforce cooperation in various sectors, eyeing $15B trade goal

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses news conference with Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Ankara

By Esra Tekin, Muhammed Yasin Gungor and Seda Sevencan

ISTANBUL (AA) - Ankara is progressing resolutely toward its goal of increasing trade volume with Cairo to $15B within the next five years, the Turkish president said on Wednesday.

Speaking at a news conference with his visiting Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in the capital Ankara, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye and Egypt reaffirmed determination to advance cooperation in every area, including industry, defense, health, environment and energy.

"We will enhance our multifaceted relations in a win-win manner," he added.

Erdogan said Türkiye and Egypt have a common stance on the Palestinian issue, adding that their contributions to regional peace and stability are “vital.”

Al-Sisi arrived on an official visit to Türkiye, his first since taking office, on the invitation of Erdogan, who visited Cairo in February.

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