The second meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council in Cairo issued a joint declaration between Egypt and Türkiye, co-chaired by Presidents Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. It emphasized economic cooperation’s central role in promoting prosperity and inclusive social and economic development through a productive, mutually beneficial partnership.
The declaration welcomed memoranda of understanding covering defence, investment, trade, agriculture, health, youth and sports, and social protection.
The sides highlighted investment environments that support sustainable, balanced and mutually beneficial economic relations. They encouraged delegation exchanges, exhibitions and investment forums to expand trade and investment opportunities, alongside the creation of a national committee to promote and monitor Turkish investment in Egypt and further facilitate procedures.
The declaration focused on economic reform, high-productivity sectors, advanced infrastructure and private-sector-led growth. It recognized substantial potential in industrial innovation and high-value manufacturing, including automotive and machinery industries, construction and infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, agribusiness and tourism.
Both countries recognized civil aviation as essential to economic cooperation, trade, tourism, investment and people-to-people links. They expressed readiness to continue technical consultations between their aviation authorities to identify practical solutions supporting balanced growth, stronger connectivity and a long-term aviation partnership.
They also agreed to establish a joint technical committee covering pharmaceuticals, medical devices, healthcare systems, medical tourism, rehabilitation, health informatics and public-private partnerships, including exchanges of expertise and best practice.
The presidents expressed interest in expanding cooperation in antiquities, museums, archaeology, museology and combating illicit trafficking in cultural property. They recognized tourism as a major driver of economic growth and employment and encouraged cooperation to increase visitor flows, cultural exchange and investment, according to the Egyptian presidency spokesperson’s official Facebook page.
President El-Sisi had welcomed President Erdoğan at Cairo International Airport the previous day. The Egyptian president and First Lady accompanied their Turkish counterparts to Al-Ittihadiya Palace for the official reception and bilateral talks.
