Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi speaks as Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan listens after a signing ceremony in Ankara, Turkey September 4, 2024. REUTERS/Murad Sezer Purchase Licensing Rights
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Turkey wanted to deepen its ties with Egypt on natural gas and nuclear energy, after talks with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Ankara.
Speaking at a joint press conference with Sisi, Erdogan said the two countries had reaffirmed their will to improve relations in every area, including trade, defence, health, energy, and environmental matters. Ministers from both countries signed a series of agreements ahead of the leaders' statements.