Egypt and Indonesia have agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, trade, investment and other strategic sectors, while rejecting the forced displacement of Palestinians and calling for de-escalation in the Gulf. The commitments were outlined in a joint statement following Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s official visit to Indonesia on 10 and 11 October 2026, at the invitation of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The visit followed President Prabowo’s trips to Egypt in December 2024, April 2025 and October 2025. President Prabowo received President el-Sisi at Merdeka Presidential Palace in Jakarta, where an official ceremony included the national anthems of both countries, a 21-gun salute and an inspection of the guard of honour. The presidents posed for a commemorative photograph, and President el-Sisi signed the guestbook before they held bilateral talks, followed by an expanded meeting with delegations from both countries. Both leaders witnessed the signing of four memoranda of understanding covering maritime affairs and fisheries, statistical cooperation, a strategic partnership action plan, and visa waivers for holders of diplomatic, official and special passports. Defence and security cooperation was another priority. The leaders welcomed the steady development of ties in these…
