Egypt Delivers Presidential Message to Putin in Moscow Talks

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty delivered a written message from President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to Russian President Vladimir Putin during high-level talks in Moscow focused on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing key regional issues.

The meeting, held during Abdelatty’s official visit to Russia, underscored efforts to deepen the strategic partnership between Cairo and Moscow and enhance coordination on regional and international developments.

Abdelatty conveyed Sisi’s greetings and reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to expanding cooperation across multiple sectors, highlighting the importance Cairo places on its longstanding partnership with Russia. The discussions reflected ongoing high-level engagement between the two countries’ leadership.

Putin, in turn, asked the minister to relay his greetings to Sisi and praised the strength of Egypt-Russia relations, as well as Cairo’s role in mediation efforts aimed at reducing tensions and promoting stability in the Middle East.

Talks also focused on major joint projects, including the El Dabaa nuclear power plant and the planned Russian industrial zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. Both sides emphasized the importance of advancing these initiatives on schedule and expanding Russian business participation.

Economic cooperation was another key focus, particularly in the supply of wheat, grains, and oils from Russia to Egypt. Officials highlighted the importance of sustaining and expanding this partnership to support food security, including plans for a logistics hub for grain and energy.

Regional developments featured prominently in the discussions, with both sides addressing escalating tensions in the Middle East and stressing the need for diplomatic solutions to prevent further conflict.

The meeting also covered the Palestinian issue, with Egypt reaffirming support for a comprehensive solution based on the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the June 4 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Additional discussions included developments in Sudan, Libya, and the Horn of Africa, as well as water security, which Egypt considers a critical national priority requiring adherence to international law.