Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
President of Egypt since 2014. Public activity, diplomatic movements and the regional files around Cairo, tracked from open sources.
Travel
On October 13, 2026, El-Sisi concluded an Asian tour that secured 20 agreements across multiple partners including Malaysia and Indonesia.
Diplomatic Activity
On October 11, 2026, Egypt and Indonesia targeted $5 billion in trade while reaffirming Palestinian statehood and Nile water security.
Regional Files
On October 9, 2026, El-Sisi stressed Nile water as an existential issue and stated in Seoul that Red Sea security is the sole responsibility of littoral states.
Movements and regional context
Timeline
Most engaged partners, last 90 days
Counts in-person visits in either direction, one per partner per day. Calls and meetings on the sidelines of third-country summits are excluded from the ranking.
Regional files and Egypt’s role
Gaza
Ceasefire mediator with Qatar and the US; controls Rafah; authored the Arab League-adopted reconstruction plan (March 2025).
Libya
Backs eastern-based partners, treats Sirte–al-Jufra as a security boundary, engages Tripoli diplomatically.
Sudan
Backs Sudan’s state institutions and army-led authorities; rejects parallel RSF structures; convenes neighbour-led mediation.
Red Sea / Suez
Canal revenue, Houthi attacks and the Damietta strike make shipping security an economic file first.