Fidan conveyed greetings from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which Sisi reciprocated, stressing the importance of continued cooperation. El-Sisi highlighted the qualitative development in relations between the two countries, particularly following the February 2024 joint declaration that reactivated the high-level Strategic Cooperation Council and elevated it to a presidential level.
According to a statement from presidency spokesman
Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, both sides affirmed their commitment to
boosting economic cooperation. They reiterated the goal, set during Sisi’s
September 2024 visit to Ankara, to increase trade volume to $15 billion. The
officials also emphasized the importance of expanding the participation of
Turkish companies in investment projects in Egypt.
The meeting also covered developments on several regional
files, with a particular focus on the situation in the Gaza Strip. Both leaders
rejected any military re-occupation of the territory and called for an
immediate ceasefire, the entry of humanitarian aid, and the release of all
hostages and prisoners. They also stressed their firm opposition to the forced
displacement of Palestinians.
Additionally, Sisi and Fidan discussed the situations in Libya, Syria, and Sudan. President Sisi outlined Egypt’s vision for achieving peace and stability in these countries and reviewed ongoing Egyptian efforts. The two sides underscored the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of these nations and safeguarding the interests of their people.