Gaza on the agenda as Turkiye’s Erdogan meets Egypt’s el-Sisi in Cairo

Al JazeeraCenterSCO 2 min read 100% complete by Stephen QuillenFebruary 4, 2026 at 06:44 PM

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Turkish President Erdogan met with Egyptian President el-Sisi in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing situation in Gaza, where they condemned recent ceasefire violations and urged the implementation of a US-backed peace plan. The leaders emphasized the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Gaza and pledged continued coordination on peace efforts. They also addressed broader international issues, including the conflicts in Sudan and rising tensions between the US and Iran, advocating for diplomatic solutions. Erdogan criticized Israel's recognition of Somaliland. The two presidents signed bilateral agreements covering defense, health, and agriculture, with the goal of deepening trade ties and reaching $15 billion in bilateral trade.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Somalia 40% Somaliland ×250% Sudan ×250% Iran ×360% Cairo 60% United States ×260% Abdel Fattah el-Sisi ×380% Egypt ×380% Turkiye ×280% Israel ×490% Recep Tayyip Erdogan ×690% Gaza ×495%

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gaza 100% israeli attacks 80% ceasefire 70% turkiye 60% humanitarian tragedy 60% egypt 60% peace efforts 50% bilateral agreements 50% somaliland 40% sudan 40%