Trkiye and Egypt on Tuesday raised their diplomatic ties to the level of embassies, Anadolu Agency reported, citing the Turkish Foreign Ministry.

Trkiye nominated Salih Mutlu Sen as its new ambassador to Cairo, while Egypt named Amr El Hamamy as ambassador to Ankara, the ministry said in a statement.

“The elevation of the diplomatic relations between the two countries has been implemented in accordance with the decision taken by the presidents of both countries,” it said.

Source: CGTN