Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim have agreed to hold a joint committee meeting between the two countries during the first quarter of 2027. This decision was made during a joint press conference held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, as part of the Malaysian Prime Minister's official visit to Malaysia. The committee will provide a significant opportunity for officials from both countries to discuss various cooperation files and work on translating common understandings into practical steps.
The meetings and discussions that took place during the visit reflected the level of understanding, trust, and shared political will to develop cooperation between Egypt and Malaysia in various fields. President el-Sisi emphasized that the relations between the two countries are based on mutual respect and constructive cooperation. He also highlighted that the joint committee, scheduled to meet in early 2027, will discuss the topics covered in the expanded talks.
President el-Sisi and Prime Minister Ibrahim agreed to facilitate and encourage procedures between the two countries to help achieve common goals and enhance bilateral relations. They stressed the importance of utilizing the capabilities and capacities of each country, noting that integrating these capabilities, under the umbrella of strong political will and dedication from officials, can lead to better outcomes for both countries.
The discussions covered several priority sectors for cooperation between Egypt and Malaysia, including new and renewable energy, industry, electronics, communication technology, agriculture, and food industries. President el-Sisi expressed Egypt's keenness to find new avenues for cooperation in areas of mutual interest, which would achieve mutual benefits and optimize the use of the capabilities and capacities of both countries.
President el-Sisi also touched on the talks related to enhancing cooperation in preparing scholars and preachers and promoting moderate religious concepts. He referred to the historical role played by Al-Azhar Sharif for over a thousand years in this field. He expressed pride in Malaysian students studying in Egypt, highlighting their excellence and talent.
The Egyptian President emphasized that his role and that of the Malaysian Prime Minister is to facilitate and encourage cooperation between the two countries. He noted that the joint committee meeting will allow for an in-depth discussion of various cooperation files and the exploration of new areas for collaboration.
The visit by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to Egypt and the meetings with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi mark a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. Both leaders expressed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in various fields and exploring new opportunities for mutual benefit.
Key points
- Egypt and Malaysia have agreed to hold a joint committee meeting in early 2027 to enhance bilateral cooperation.
- The two countries are keen to develop cooperation in various fields, including new and renewable energy, industry, and agriculture.
- The joint committee meeting will provide an opportunity for officials to discuss various cooperation files and work on translating common understandings into practical steps.
