A major u-turn: Sisi warmly welcomed

It looks like Turkey is changing its attitude towards Egypt. This must really hurt Muslim Brotherhood sympathizers. 

The visit of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to Turkey was marked by a warm reception, indicating a significant shift towards normalizing relations between the two countries. Erdoğan personally welcomed Sisi at the Esenboğa Airport and the two leaders were seen shaking hands and smiling, which was interpreted as a sign that past tensions had been set aside[1][2].

Historically, Erdoğan had been critical of Sisi, especially following the 2013 military coup in Egypt that ousted the democratically elected President Mohamed Morsi, an ally of Erdoğan. However, the recent meeting in Ankara, which included discussions on various bilateral and regional issues, suggests a new phase of cooperation and friendship between Turkey and Egypt[2][6].

Citations:
1. Euronews – Sisi’nin Ankara Ziyareti: Normalleşme Sürecindeki Türkiye-Mısır İlişkilerinde Dönüm Noktası
2. Medyascope – 11 Yıllık Krizin Ardından Sisi Türkiye’de, Turkuaz Halıyla Karşılandı
3. YouTube – Sisi’nin Ankara Ziyareti
4. Twitter – İletişim Başkanlığı Sisi Ziyareti Paylaşımı
5. YouTube – Sisi ve Erdoğan Görüşmesi
6. Ahram Online – Erdogan Receives Sisi in Ankara for ‘Historic’ Visit

Here’s a summary of past criticisms:

Erdoğan’s Direct Criticisms

1. Tyrant and Illegitimate Ruler: Erdoğan has repeatedly referred to Sisi as a “tyrant” and questioned his legitimacy as Egypt’s leader[3][6]. In 2014, Erdoğan explicitly stated, “Is Sisi a party [to a ceasefire]? Sisi is a tyrant himself,” and added, “He is not different from the others”[6].
2. Refusal to Recognize: Erdoğan, who has an Islamist background, refused to recognize the legitimacy of the Sisi regime after the 2013 military coup that ousted Mohamed Morsi[7].
3. UN Speech: In a speech at the UN on September 24, 2014, Erdoğan implied that Sisi was an illegitimate tyrant, which significantly strained relations between Turkey and Egypt[8].
4. Condemnation of Executions: Erdoğan denounced Sisi over executions in Egypt, stating that he would “never talk to someone like” Sisi and called for the release of Muslim Brotherhood prisoners in Egypt[3].

Actions by Turkey and Erdoğan’s Followers

1. Media Mobilization: While Sisi’s government mobilized media outlets against Erdoğan, it’s implied that Erdoğan’s supporters did the same against Sisi[5].
2. Diplomatic Tensions: Egypt summoned the Turkish charge d’affaires in protest over derogatory comments made by Turkey’s Prime Minister (Erdoğan was Prime Minister before becoming President) about Sisi[1].
3. Support for Muslim Brotherhood: Erdoğan was criticized for his alleged support of the Muslim Brotherhood, which was opposed to Sisi’s government[5].

These criticisms and actions reflect the deep rift that existed between Turkey and Egypt for nearly a decade, primarily stemming from Erdoğan’s opposition to the 2013 military coup in Egypt and his support for the ousted Muslim Brotherhood government.

Citations:
1. Reuters – Turkish PM Slams Egypt’s Sisi
2. Presidency of the Republic of Turkey – President Erdoğan Welcomes President el-Sisi of Egypt
3. Al Jazeera – Turkish President Erdoğan Denounces Egypt’s Sisi Over Executions
4. Medyascope – 11 Yıllık Krizin Ardından Sisi Türkiye’de, Turkuaz Halıyla Karşılandı
5. Middle East Eye – Turkey and Egypt End Decade-Long Rift with Erdogan’s Visit to Sisi
6. Al Arabiya – Turkey PM Slams Egypt’s Illegitimate Tyrant Sisi
7. The Washington Institute – Turkish-Egyptian Relations After Erdoğan’s Sacrifice of the Muslim Brotherhood
8. The Cairo Review – Erdoğan’s Failure on the Nile