Egyptian President Al Sisi to make first official state visit to Malaysia today
The leaders signed four memoranda of understanding and trade rose 74.7% to RM3.49 billion in January-August 2026, officials said.
- On Friday and Saturday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi concluded a state visit to Malaysia, where he and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officially elevated bilateral relations to a strategic partnership.
- The visit—El-Sisi's first to the country since assuming office in 2014—builds upon diplomatic relations maintained since 1959, representing a significant milestone in the historic partnership.
- Leaders witnessed the exchange of four memoranda of understanding covering tourism, investment, higher education, and women's empowerment, while bilateral trade surged 74.7% to 3.49 billion ringgit from January to August 2026.
- El-Sisi and Anwar reaffirmed support for a two-state solution based on 1967 borders, condemning Israeli military actions in Gaza and emphasizing the necessity of a political settlement for regional stability.
- Both governments agreed to convene the second Joint Commission Meeting and bilateral consultations to operationalize the signed agreements and ensure the strategic partnership yields tangible economic results.
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