As part of the official visit itinerary for the Turkish delegation led by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Cairo, the first ladies of Türkiye and Egypt visited the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). The First Lady of Türkiye, Emine Erdoğan, made this announcement via a post on her official Facebook page.
Emine Erdoğan, spouse of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye, shared images from her visit with Entissar Amer el-Sisi, spouse of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt, as they toured artefacts representing the world cultural heritage in the country.
Emine Erdoğan stated in her post, "I had the pleasure of meeting Entissar Amer el-Sisi, the esteemed spouse of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt, during our official visit to Cairo. We held a productive meeting on issues of social solidarity that closely concern humanity as a whole. Afterwards, we toured the GEM, home to more than 57,000 artefacts spanning Egypt’s history, and later visited the Pyramids of Giza."
Emine Erdoğan noted that the museum showcases the history of Ancient Egypt and its pharaohs through an impressive collection of unique artefacts and the use of modern technologies, adding that the Pyramids of Giza were the next destination on the Cairo itinerary.
"The pyramids, rising on the desert horizon, symbolise a powerful link between the past and future and hold a unique place in humanity’s shared memory," said Türkiye's first lady, expressing her delight at the opportunity to see one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World in person.
Emine Erdoğan concluded her post by hoping that the visit would contribute to the development of relations between both countries in all fields.