Egyptian Foreign Minister to Visit Turkey for Key Talks

turkey, egypt - Egyptian Foreign Minister Bedir Abdulati is set to visit Turkey on February 4, 2025 for crucial discussions with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

High-Level Talks Between Egypt and Turkey

Egyptian Foreign Minister Bedir Abdulati is scheduled to visit Turkey on February 4, 2025, for important discussions with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The meeting will focus on bilateral relations, upcoming strategic cooperation council meetings, and regional issues in Gaza, Syria, Libya, the Horn of Africa, and the Sahel region. Both countries have shown a strong commitment to advancing their diplomatic relations, especially as they celebrate the centennial of establishing ties in 2025.

Recent Diplomatic Engagements

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Egyptian counterpart have engaged in frequent discussions through bilateral and multilateral meetings. Their most recent encounters include a visit to Cairo on December 18, 2024, and a meeting in Riyadh on January 12, 2025, regarding Syria. The momentum in bilateral relations between Turkey and Egypt continues to strengthen in various fields, reflecting a shared determination to enhance ties, especially as they mark the centennial of diplomatic relations in 2025.

Political Commitments and Bilateral Cooperation

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's visits to Egypt and the meetings with President Abdelfattah el-Sisi have underscored the political will to enhance relations in all areas. The two leaders have confirmed their commitment to further developing bilateral ties, as evidenced by the establishment of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council and ongoing efforts to boost trade, investments, education, culture, and tourism between the two countries.