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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Egypt on Aug. 13–14, Turkish Foreign Ministry sources said Wednesday.
As part of the visit, the second meeting of the Türkiye-Egypt Joint Planning Group (JPG) will be held under the co-chairmanship of Fidan and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.
The visit comes after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement in the holy city of Mecca last Friday.
Following the signing, Fidan signaled last Saturday that Egypt could join the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, emphasizing that Ankara envisions expanding the new regional security pact beyond its three founding members.
The JPG meeting will also be attended by officials from relevant institutions.
The sides will discuss the outcomes of the second meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC), which was held in Cairo on Feb. 4 under the co-chairmanship of the presidents of the two countries.
Preparations for the third HLSCC meeting, planned to be held in Türkiye in 2028, will also be on the agenda.
As part of the visit, Fidan is due to be received by Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi and hold talks with senior Egyptian officials.
The meetings will focus on Türkiye-Egypt relations in their political, economic, commercial and military dimensions.
The two sides will review the latest status of agreements under negotiation and discuss ways to intensify contacts between relevant institutions, organizations and business circles.
They will also address steps to encourage mutual investments in line with the shared goal of increasing bilateral trade volume to $15 billion.
The talks will cover cooperation opportunities in various fields, particularly hydrocarbons, electricity grid integration, energy infrastructure and mining.
Fidan will also underline the role of transportation, connectivity and energy in deepening economic ties between Türkiye and Egypt.
The agenda includes steps to advance existing cooperation in the military and defense industry fields.
Turkish officials say Ankara views the multidimensional development of relations with Egypt as a contribution to peace, stability and prosperity in the region.
The meetings will also address the importance of handling regional issues through dialogue and diplomacy on the basis of regional ownership and shared responsibility.
Fidan will emphasize Türkiye’s determination to continue joint efforts in this direction, both bilaterally and under multilateral platforms such as the R4 initiative, which brings together the foreign ministers of Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
The meetings will also focus on regional issues, including the Strait of Hormuz, Gaza, Syria, Libya, the Eastern Mediterranean and Sudan.
Fidan will voice Türkiye’s support for diplomatic efforts to reestablish the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible.
He will highlight Ankara’s appreciation for Egypt’s constructive initiatives aimed at ending conflicts in the region.
On the subject of Gaza, Fidan intends to stress the need to halt ongoing attacks, fully implement the ceasefire, and ensure uninterrupted, unhindered humanitarian aid. The two sides also plan to discuss implementing the second phase of the Gaza Peace Plan.
Additionally, the Turkish foreign minister will address risks posed to regional stability by Israel’s attacks against Palestine, alongside its aggressive actions toward Lebanon and Syria. The talks will cover steps to ensure the international community adopts a stronger stance in the face of these developments.
Fidan plans to exchange views on efforts to establish lasting stability and security in Syria based on the country’s territorial integrity. Regarding Libya, he will underline the need for joint efforts to ensure long-term stability while prioritizing its political unity. He expects to express satisfaction with the ongoing, close consultations with Egypt on the Libyan file.
Furthermore, the discussions will include assessments of the roles Türkiye and Egypt can assume to build lasting peace in the Eastern Mediterranean and strengthen opportunities for regional prosperity.
Fidan will also signal clear support for Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. He plans to draw attention to the vital role of dialogue and diplomatic efforts in bringing stability back to Sudan.
Bilateral relations between Türkiye and Egypt have gained momentum through increasing high-level contacts and mutual visits.
Fidan and Abdelatty continue regular consultations and close coordination on bilateral and regional issues.
Abdelatty visited Türkiye on Nov. 12, 2025, for the first JPG meeting and also attended the Antalya Diplomacy Forum held April 17–19.
Fidan most recently visited Cairo on June 20–21 to attend the fourth meeting of the foreign ministers of Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Egypt ranks first among Türkiye’s main trade and export partners on the African continent.
Bilateral trade volume stood at $8 billion in 2025, while the presidents of the two countries have set a goal of increasing it to $15 billion in the coming period.
Türkiye’s investments in Egypt also demonstrate the strong and long-term nature of bilateral economic relations, with the total value of Turkish investments exceeding $4 billion.
Turkish-capital companies also contribute to the employment of about 100,000 Egyptians.
The recent momentum in Türkiye-Egypt relations not only lays the groundwork for deepening bilateral cooperation but also strengthens joint efforts to establish regional peace and stability.
The Türkiye-Egypt JPG was established within the framework of the joint declaration signed on Feb. 14, 2024, on the establishment of the HLSCC.
The JPG convenes under the co-chairmanship of the foreign ministers and works to prepare HLSCC meetings and strengthen coordination in areas of cooperation between the two countries.
The first JPG meeting was held in Türkiye on Nov. 12, 2025, under the co-chairmanship of Fidan and Abdelatty.
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