AMMAN —
Egypt and Turkey have taken a significant step
forward in their diplomatic relations by announcing the appointment of
ambassadors after a decade-long hiatus. In a joint statement on Tuesday, both
countries expressed their commitment to enhancing bilateral ties and referred
to the move as a "re-normalization" of relations.
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Amr Elhamamy has been named as
Egypt's ambassador to Ankara,
while Salih Mutlu Sen has been appointed as Turkey's ambassador to Cairo, Arab
News reported.
This development marks a positive shift in the relationship
between President
Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt and his Turkish counterpart,
Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
A decade long strained relationshipThe strained relationship over the past decade originated in
2013 when Sisi, who was then
Egypt’s Defense Minister, overthrew his
predecessor, Mohamed Morsi, who had been a Turkish ally and a member of the
Muslim Brotherhood. The relationship was further complicated due to conflicts
in Libya and disputes over maritime areas in the Mediterranean.
Efforts to mend relations began in 2021 through the
assistance of other countries in the region. In 2022, during the
World Cup in Qatar, both leaders paved the way for a historic meeting.
Following an earthquake in southeastern Turkey near the
Syrian border on February 6, 2023, Erdogan and Sisi held a phone call as part
of post-disaster diplomacy. This was followed by Shoukry's visit to
Turkey's quake zone in late February to express solidarity.
The appointment of ambassadors underscores the mutual
determination of both countries to work towards strengthening their
relationship for the benefit of their respective peoples. In 2022,
Turkey emerged as Egypt's largest importer, with trade totaling $4 billion,
highlighting the economic significance of this diplomatic rapprochement.
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