President Lee Jae-Myung in Egypt: A Visit You Can’t Miss! Here’s What To Expect!
- Manar Aly
- Nov 18, 2025
- 2 min read
Can a phone call between President Lee Jae-myung and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi start something big?
This week, Cairo will host President Lee as he arrives for a landmark official visit. The visit marks 30 years of diplomatic relations between Egypt and South Korea, first established in 1995.
Will Cairo see a historic moment when President Lee visits? What will the city, the universities, and government buildings look like when the leaders meet to celebrate 30 years of diplomatic ties?
Before Egypt, President Lee will visit Abu Dhabi from November 17–19, where he will meet UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. They are expected to discuss investment, defense, technology, healthcare, and culture, and may sign a memorandum on AI and defense cooperation. Could a deal on AI and defense open new opportunities for both countries?
And what will happen in Cairo?
From November 19 to 21, will the Egyptian capital become the center of big talks on trade, technology, energy, and cooperation after President Lee meets President El-Sisi?
He will deliver a speech at Cairo University on 20th November, speaking to students, teachers, and Korean language learners about South Korea’s vision for the Middle East. And it will be the first-ever Korean President to address the students in Egypt. What will students and teachers at Cairo University think as they hear President Lee talk about South Korea’s plans for the Middle East?
How did this visit start?
This visit comes after a preparatory mission in September, when Special Envoy Park Beom-ki delivered a message from President Lee, thanking Egypt for its support on peace efforts in the Korean Peninsula and his intention to meet with President El-Sisi.
Did you know that some old reports say Egypt recognized Korea in 1948? But the official diplomatic relationship started in 1995. How can a 30-year friendship feel like it is just beginning something even bigger?
What will the leaders do next?
Leaders are expected to discuss agreements in trade, technology, and culture.
The visit will also be followed closely by students and young people who are interested in international relations.
And the big question is: Will this visit be a turning point in Egypt-South Korea relations, a story of friendship, cooperation, and new opportunities?
As it is the first time for President Lee to visit Egypt, will November 2025 be remembered as the month Cairo became the center of history, or just another visit? Only time will tell.
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