Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, right, and his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto inspect an honor guard during the welcoming ceremony ahead of their meeting at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi arrived in Indonesia on Saturday for his first state visit to the Southeast Asian nation, with discussions expected to focus on strengthening bilateral relations, promoting regional stability and addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
During the visit, Sisi is scheduled to hold talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, providing an opportunity for the two leaders to explore ways to deepen cooperation between Cairo and Jakarta.
The discussions are expected to cover a range of shared interests, including political and diplomatic coordination, economic cooperation and developments in the Middle East. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is also expected to feature prominently, given its regional and international implications.


