Sisi responds to Korean counterpart's remarks as Egypt, South Korea announce strategic partnership

Sisi, on a visit to Seoul, responded to President Lee Jae-myung's remarks as the two countries announced a strategic partnership.

• Sisi said Egypt found in South Korea a trusted partner and loyal friend after Lee told him he would "take a new road with Egypt."
• A joint statement issued during the visit established a strategic partnership between Egypt and South Korea.
• Hussein Abu Al-Atta, head of Egypt's Masreyeen Party, said negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement have begun.
• Egypt and South Korea designated 2027 as a year of cultural exchanges, Abu Al-Atta said.
• Parliamentarian Mohamed al-Garhy welcomed the partnership, saying it opens prospects for localizing industries, transferring technology, and boosting exports.