Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has concluded a two-day state visit to Malaysia, where he and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called for a political settlement to end the conflict in the Middle East and agreed to deepen economic cooperation. During talks in Putrajaya on October 10, the two leaders condemned Israeli military actions in Gaza and reaffirmed their support for a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as the Palestinian capital. They also discussed regional tensions involving the Strait of Hormuz, the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. Ibrahim said Malaysia remained firmly opposed to the suffering inflicted on Palestinians, while al-Sisi stressed that comprehensive political solutions were essential to resolving regional crises. The visit also focused on strengthening relations between the two countries, which established diplomatic ties in 1959.
The leaders witnessed the signing of four memoranda of understanding covering women’s empowerment, higher education, tourism and investment. The agreements are intended to create opportunities for wider cooperation across these sectors. Trade is a major part of the growing relationship. Malaysia’s bilateral trade with Egypt reached $720 million in 2025, making Egypt its seventh-largest trading partner in Africa. Trade increased by 74.7 per cent to $870 million between January and August 2026, according to Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry. The visit was al-Sisi’s first state visit to Malaysia since becoming president in 2014. Both governments have signaled interest in expanding trade, investment and other areas of cooperation as they work towards closer strategic ties.
