Turkish Ambassador Welcomes Religious Affairs President in Cairo
The Turkish Ambassador to Cairo Salih Mutlu Şen welcomed the Turkish President of Religious Affairs, Ali Erbaş, who is visiting Egypt now.
The Turkish Ambassador posted on X, "I am honored to host our esteemed President of Religious Affairs during his visit to Egypt."
The ambassador added that Erbaş's visit is the first in more than 18 years.
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