Egypt and Turkey's first ladies visit Grand Egyptian Museum

CAIRO – 4 February 2026: Egypt’s First Lady, Entissar El-Sisi, accompanied the Turkish First Lady, Emine Erdoğan, on a tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on Wednesday during the latter's official visit to Cairo.

"I was delighted to accompany Mrs. Emine Erdoğan, wife of the Turkish President, on a journey through time within the halls of the Grand Egyptian Museum—a source of inspiration for humanity and a testament to the greatness of ancient Egyptian civilization," the Egyptian First Lady wrote on social media.

 

First Lady Entissar El-Sisi also posted photos of the reception, noting that the visit took place in a context that "reflects the depth of the human and cultural ties between our two countries."

Earlier that day, President Sisi received President Erdoğan in Cairo for high-level talks aimed at further developing bilateral relations between Egypt and Turkey. Upon his arrival in the Egyptian capital, Erdoğan was welcomed by President Sisi with an official reception ceremony held at Al-Ittihadiya Palace.

 

This visit is a key component of ongoing efforts by both nations to deepen strategic cooperation, following a period of intensified diplomatic engagement.