Aman — Egypt and Turkey have taken a major step forward in their diplomatic relations by announcing the appointment of ambassadors after a ten-year hiatus. In a joint statement on Tuesday, the two countries expressed their determination to take their bilateral relations to the next level, calling the move a “re-normalization” of relations.
Amr Elhamami was appointed as the ambassador of Egypt in Ankara, and Salih Mutlu Sen was appointed as the ambassador of Turkey in Cairo, Arab News reported.
This development marks a positive change in relations between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
A ten-year relationshipThe relationship that has been strained over the past decade began in 2011. Sisi, who was Egypt’s defense minister in 2013, ousted Mohamed Morsi, a former Turkish ally and member of the Muslim Brotherhood. Relations were further complicated by conflicts in Libya and disputes over the Mediterranean Sea.
Efforts to improve relations by 2021 have begun with the help of other countries in the region. In the year In 2022, during the World Cup in Qatar, both leaders have paved the way for a historic meeting.
In the year Following this, Shukri visited Turkey’s earthquake zone in late February to express his solidarity.
The appointment of ambassadors highlights the mutual commitment of both countries to strengthen their relations and ensure the benefit of their people. In the year In 2022, Turkey became Egypt’s largest importer, with a total of $4 billion in trade, demonstrating the economic value of this diplomatic rapprochement.
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