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Sisi's Jakarta visit seals Egypt-Indonesia agreements as both urge Gaza aid
October 11, 2026 at 07:55 AM · Updated 5d ago
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived in Jakarta on Sunday and witnessed the signing of several memoranda during his official visit to Indonesia.
- Sisi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto witnessed the signing of memoranda covering diplomatic visa exemptions, extractive partnership, maritime affairs, and construction.
- Sisi said Egypt rejects attempts to displace Palestinians or liquidate the Palestinian cause and called for full sustained humanitarian access to Gaza.
- Sisi announced a target of raising bilateral trade with Indonesia to $5 billion by 2030.
- Prabowo said Indonesia and Egypt are working to deliver urgent humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people.
- Sisi affirmed Egypt's commitment to its water rights and rejection of any unilateral measures harming Nile water security.
- Prabowo described bilateral relations as witnessing an unprecedented boom at the joint press conference.
- Sisi received a 21-gun salute at an official welcome ceremony at the Indonesian presidential palace.
- Prabowo reaffirmed Indonesia's commitment to Palestinian freedom, peace, and independence and pledged continued coordination with Egypt on Gaza reconstruction.
- Sisi thanked the Indonesian people for their warm reception, saying they had honored Egypt.














