Egypt and Turkey have appointed ambassadors to each other's countries for the first time in a decade, indicating a warming of diplomatic relations. The move reflects a mutual desire to develop bilateral relations and marks a rapprochement between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Relations between the two nations were severed in 2013 when al-Sissi overthrew his Islamist predecessor, a Turkish ally. Signs of a thaw began in May 2021, and in November, the leaders shook hands, signaling a new beginning. Trade between the countries has continued, but disagreements persist, particularly regarding Arab journalists opposed to their governments.

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