Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, marking the first such visit in 12 years and a significant step toward mending strained relations. The leaders discussed enhancing cooperation in various sectors including trade, defense, energy, and health, and signed around 17 agreements. They also addressed regional issues such as the Israel-Hamas conflict and coordination of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Both presidents emphasized the importance of this visit in paving the way for a new phase of economic and political relations. The meeting included the establishment of a High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council to further strengthen ties.