Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Egypt, Türkiye share converging views on key regional issues: El-Sisi

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 - 10:00 GMT

In a joint press conference following the talks, El-Sisi said his talks with Erdogan highlighted their countries’ efforts to advance diplomacy to de-escalate tensions in the region.

Egypt, Türkiye bolster defense ties, set $15 billion trade target

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 - 09:28 GMT

The agreements signed cover military cooperation, trade and investment, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, social protection, youth and sports, as well as plant quarantine and veterinary services.

El-Sisi, Erdoğan reject any attempts to circumvent Trump’s peace plan for Gaza

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 - 08:51 GMT

El-Sisi said he discussed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip with Erdoğan following the success of efforts led by Egypt, Türkiye, Qatar, and the US, which resulted in the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement to halt the war in Gaza.

Egypt, Türkiye working to avert specter of war in the region: El-Sisi

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 - 08:14 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed their countries’ efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and advance diplomacy during talks in Cairo on Wednesday.

Erdoğan gifts President Sisi electric car during Cairo visit

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 - 08:08 GMT

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi an electric car on Wednesday.

El-Sisi, Erdoğan sign agreements at joint strategic cooperation council meeting

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 - 02:39 GMT

Erdoğan arrived in the Egyptian capital earlier today and was welcomed by President El-Sisi, with an official reception ceremony held at Al-Ittihadiya Palace.

El-Sisi to meet Erdoğan Wednesday to advance Egypt-Türkiye cooperation

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 - 07:37 GMT

The two leaders are set to hold an official round of discussions before co-chairing the second meeting of the Egypt-Türkiye High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council.

Turkish President to visit Egypt in 2026

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 - 10:07 GMT

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed preparations for President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s upcoming visit to Cairo in 2026, where he is set to chair the second meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council.

FMs of Egypt, Turkey co-chair Joint Planning Group meeting in Ankara

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 - 10:23 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on Wednesday co-chaired the first meeting of the Egypt-Turkey Planning Group, which is held in Ankara with the participation of senior officials from various ministries and relevant bodies of both countries.

AL chief says enhancing Arab-Turkish coordination serves regional stability

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 - 11:36 GMT

Arab League (AL) Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit said enhancing coordination between Arab states and Turkey serves stability in the region.

President Sisi discusses efforts to de-escalate tension in Gaza strip with Turkish counterpart

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 - 09:28 GMT

President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi discussed with Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan the on-going developments in Gaza Strip during a phone call.

Istanbul mayor re-elections could have Erdogan's power at risk

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 - 11:47 GMT

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Justice and Development Party (AKP) are at risk to lose control of Istanbul for the first time in the upcoming Istanbul do-over mayoral election set to take place on June 23.

Turkish company to build U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem for $21.5m, Turkey becomes traffic hub between Israel, world

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 - 11:34 GMT

How Turkey is cooperating with the Israeli state?

Turkish, Sudanese, Qatari army chiefs' meeting raises doubts

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 - 03:35 GMT

A lot of doubts and questions have been raised after the tripartite meeting between Turkish, Sudanese and Qatari Army Chiefs in Khartoum on December 27.

Turkey seeks to raise military, security budget by 31%

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 - 11:41 GMT

Turkey plans to boost military spending in 2018.

Gülen resorts to UN to investigate Turkey’s coup

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 - 01:20 GMT

The U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gülen calls the United Nations to form an international commission to investigate Turkey’s controversial coup attempt in 2016.

Erdoğan to visit Tehran very soon: Iran

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 - 12:46 GMT

Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced on Monday that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is expected to visit Iran’s capital Tehran.

How has Erdoğan benefitted from the failed coup?

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 - 01:03 GMT

Erdoğan’s exploited attempted coup to bolster his power.

Turkey fires 1,519 Imams in crackdown on opposition

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 - 02:18 GMT

Turkey dismissed about 1,519 Imams and staffers from the Directorate of Religious Affairs over alleged links to terrorism on Sunday.

Turkish military presence in Doha angers Qatari citizens

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 - 12:20 GMT

Qatari citizens demanded the removal of security barriers set up by Turkish troops in country’s capital.

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