Egyptian President El Sisi and Turkish President Erdogan Discuss Strained Relations and Energy Cooperation in Surprise G20 Summit Meeting
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meet at G20 summit, aiming to improve strained relations and discuss trade, energy cooperation, and regional issues.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a meeting on Sunday during the G20 summit in New Delhi. This marks the second meeting between the two leaders in 10 months, with their first meeting occurring in November of last year.
The relationship between Egypt and Turkey has been strained since the removal of Islamist president Mohammed Morsi in 2013, which was supported by Ankara. Trade between the two countries, however, has continued to grow, reaching approximately $10 billion last year. Despite ongoing tensions, both leaders expressed a desire to push forward relations and strengthen regional cooperation.
However, several issues remain unresolved, including Turkey's actions in Libya and its perceived meddling in Syria and Iraq. The leaders also discussed bilateral ties and energy cooperation, with a particular focus on liquefied gas and nuclear energy.