Istanbul: Speaker of the House of Representatives Hisham Badawi emphasized on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the imperative to strengthen cooperation with Trkiye, especially in economic and investment sectors, considering the significant potential of both nations.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Badawi commended the bilateral collaboration in energy and tourism, urging for increased Turkish investments in Egypt's promising market. His comments were made during his participation in the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Istanbul, where he engaged with Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Numan Kurtulmus.

Badawi noted that the meeting reflects the notable progress in Egyptian-Turkish relations in recent years and the dedication of leadership from both countries to enhance cooperation and coordination, benefiting both nations and their citizens. He also expressed the House's commitment to further strengthening parliamentary relations, viewing them as crucial for Egyptian-Turkish cooperation and as a path to expanding bilateral ties.

Kurtulmus, the Turkish parliament speaker, praised the Egyptian parliament's involvement, led by Badawi, in the 152nd IPU Assembly. He highlighted the friendly relations between the countries and the recent improvements in cooperation and coordination, reiterating Trkiye's dedication to advancing bilateral ties in all areas.