Turkish, Egyptian Presidents meet, pose for cameras in Cairo

CAIRO, EGYPT - FEB. 14, 2024: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for a historic official visit, part of a continuing effort to develop bilateral ties. Erdogan was welcomed at Cairo International Airport by his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Türkiye’s Ambassador to Egypt Salih Mutlu Sen. The Turkish president was also officially welcomed and greeted by al-Sisi in a formal ceremony at the Ittihadiyye Palace. After Erdogan and al-Sisi took their places in the ceremony area, a cannon salute took place, and the national anthems of both countries were played. After the inspection of the ceremonial procession, Erdogan and his counterpart al-Sisi saluted the troops, and the two leaders shook hands while posing for the press. Following the introduction of the delegations from the two countries, bilateral and delegation-level meetings were initiated. The Turkish president will also attend an official dinner hosted by Sisi. This marks the Turkish president's first visit to Egypt since 2012. (Footage by AA /Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)