The call discussed the “close relations between Egypt and Russia, and the increasing momentum in various cooperation tracks, especially in economic and commercial fields,” according to a statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, a copy of which was obtained by Sputnik. The importance of continuing joint work to advance ongoing cooperation projects, foremost among them the Dabaa nuclear plant, was also emphasized, contributing to enhancing Russian investments in Egypt and expanding cooperation between the two sides.
The call also addressed developments in the Gaza Strip, where Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty stressed the importance of implementing UN Security Council Resolution 2803 and proceeding with the second phase of US President Donald Trump’s peace plan. He emphasized the need to enable the international stabilization force to perform its duties to consolidate the ceasefire.
Abdel Aty also discussed developments in Sudan, outlining the efforts Egypt is making within the framework of the Quartet Mechanism to stop the conflict and maintain the unity and integrity of the Sudanese state.
During their phone call, the Egyptian and Russian Foreign Ministers discussed developments in Lebanon and Syria. Minister Badr Abdel Aty reviewed the constants of Egypt’s position supporting the unity, sovereignty, security, and stability of Lebanon. He also renewed Egypt’s stance calling for respect for the unity and sovereignty of Syrian territories, rejecting any movements or interventions that would undermine the country’s stability, and called for activating a comprehensive political process that meets the aspirations of the Syrian people.
The call also touched on developments in the Iranian nuclear file, where the Egyptian Foreign Minister stressed the importance of continuing efforts aimed at de-escalation, building trust, and creating conditions that provide a real opportunity for diplomatic solutions and resuming dialogue to reach a comprehensive agreement on the nuclear file, taking into account the interests of all parties and contributing to achieving regional security and stability.
On another front, the ministers discussed the latest developments in the Ukrainian crisis, with Minister Badr Abdel Aty reaffirming Egypt’s firm position calling for the necessity of continuing efforts to reach peaceful resolutions to crises through dialogue and diplomatic means, preserving security and stability.
