Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit welcomed, on Tuesday 04-July-2023, upgrading diplomatic ties between Egypt and Turkey.
Earlier in the day, Egypt and Turkey have announced an upgrade in diplomatic ties to the level of ambassador.
The two countries exchanged ambassadors in order to restore normal diplomatic relations in line with a decision by their presidents, a statement by the Foreign Ministry said.
Amr al-Hamami was named Egypt’s ambassador in Ankara. Turkey nominated Salih Mutlu Sen for the top diplomatic post in Cairo.