Egypt FM Shoukry to Head to Moscow

Egypt's Foreign Minister (FM) Sameh Shoukry will head to the Russian capital, Moscow, this evening, on an official visit aimed at following up the course of bilateral relations between both countries, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Abou Zeid.

During his visit, Shoukry is set to hold talks with his Russian counterparty Sergey Lavrov, Deputy Prime Minister (PM) and Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov, in addition to the Secretary General of the Russian National Security Council Nikolai Patrushev. 

Egypt's top diplomat will discuss with Russian officials all the files of bilateral relations between the two countries, and the progress made in implementing cooperation projects, in a way that achieves the interests of the two countries.

Moreover, the spokesman stressed that the visit will provide an opportunity for the Egyptian and Russian sides to consult and exchange views on many international and regional files that affect the common interests of the two countries, including the developments of the Russian/Ukrainian crisis and its various repercussions.