Speaking at a joint press conference after their meeting and the signing of several memoranda of understanding at Al-Ittihadiya Presidential Palace, El-Sisi said regional security had become a collective responsibility amid accelerating crises and heightened instability across the Middle East.
“Regional security and stability require closer coordination and deeper cooperation among regional states to reach sustainable political solutions that address the root causes of conflicts without interference in domestic affairs,” El-Sisi said.
On Gaza, El-Sisi said the talks addressed developments following joint mediation efforts by Egypt, Türkiye, Qatar, and the United States that led to the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement to halt the war. He praised US President Donald Trump’s role in those efforts and stressed the need to fully implement the agreement in all its phases in line with the United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolution 2803.
He said implementation must include the delivery of humanitarian aid and measures to prevent renewed escalation.
El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt and Türkiye's support for a two-state solution as the only viable path to resolving the Palestinian issue, including the establishment of an independent Palestinian state in line with international legitimacy. He said the two sides reject any attempts to undermine the agreement or infringe on Palestinian rights, including settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, unilateral measures, or violations of the legal and historical status of holy sites in Jerusalem.
Sudan also featured prominently in the talks, with El-Sisi saying both leaders agreed on the need for a humanitarian truce leading to a ceasefire and the launch of an inclusive political process that preserves Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and national institutions. He said he briefed Erdoğan on Egypt’s diplomatic efforts to support stability in the country.
On Libya, the two presidents expressed support for the UN-led political process and a Libyan-led solution, including the unification of executive authority, the holding of simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections, and the withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries.
Regarding Syria, El-Sisi reiterated Egypt’s support for Syria’s unity and territorial integrity and welcomed a recent agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces, saying it could help preserve national unity and protect the rights of all Syrians.
El-Sisi said Egypt and Türkiye also reviewed efforts to reduce regional escalation through diplomatic means, particularly in relation to Iran’s nuclear file, warning of the risk of a wider regional conflict.
The talks also addressed challenges facing developing countries, including the economic fallout from the war in Ukraine, with both sides stressing the need to safeguard global food and energy security.
On bilateral relations, El-Sisi stated that Egypt and Türkiye agreed to deepen cooperation across political, economic, and strategic fields. He said bilateral trade has reached about $9 billion, making Egypt Türkiye's largest trading partner in Africa, and that the two sides aim to raise trade volume to $15 billion by removing barriers, boosting investment, and expanding economic ties.
El-Sisi expressed hope that the Egypt–Türkiye Business Forum, held on the sidelines of Erdoğan’s visit with broad participation from business leaders, would contribute to advancing economic cooperation.
He said the talks reflected clear convergence between Egypt and Türkiye on regional and international issues and confirmed the two countries’ intention to continue consultation and coordination. He added that both sides are looking ahead to holding the third meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council in Ankara in 2028.
El-Sisi welcomed Erdoğan and his delegation, noting that the visit follows last year’s centenary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the second meeting of the council, underscoring growing momentum in bilateral ties.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Wednesday that his talks with President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi focused on key regional crises, including Libya, Sudan, the Horn of Africa, Syria, and Iran, underscoring broad convergence between Egypt and Turkey on preserving state unity and regional stability.
Speaking in Cairo, Erdoğan said Libya was at the top of the agenda, stressing full agreement between Cairo and Ankara on safeguarding the country’s unity and territorial integrity.
“Preserving Libya’s unity and territorial integrity to achieve lasting stability remains a shared objective for both Egypt and Turkey,” Erdoğan said, adding that the two sides are “in full agreement” on the Libyan file.
On Sudan, Erdoğan said he hoped ongoing efforts would lead to a ceasefire that could open the way for sustainable peace, stressing the need to end the conflict and restore stability in the country.
Turning to the Horn of Africa, Erdoğan reaffirmed Turkey’s support for Somalia and warned against actions that could destabilise the region.
“Turkey does not recognize Israel’s decision to acknowledge the so-called Somaliland region, which directly targets Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” he said, stressing that any steps concerning Somalia and Somaliland must “reflect the will of all Somalis.”
On Syria, Erdoğan said a unified and politically stable country would benefit the entire region, adding that Turkey would continue to support the political process underway there.
“The primary beneficiary of a united and politically stable Syria is the region as a whole,” he said, praising Egypt’s stance on preserving Syria’s unity as “correct and fully aligned with Turkey’s vision”.
Addressing Iran, Erdoğan warned that external interventions targeting Tehran would pose serious risks to regional stability, stressing that disputes—including Iran’s nuclear file—should be resolved through diplomacy.
“External interventions directed against Iran would create major dangers for the entire region,” he said, calling diplomatic engagement “the most realistic and sustainable path” forward.
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