The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs mentioned this in a statement on its official social media page today, Friday. Abdel Aty expressed Egypt’s pride in its historical relations with Russia, which were crowned by the “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” agreement, according to the statement.
The Egyptian minister pointed to the cooperation between the two countries in major projects, including nuclear projects and the Russian industrial zone project in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. He also appreciated the signing of the usufruct contract for the land of the Russian industrial zone, affirming Egypt’s eagerness to build on this achievement and inviting Russian companies to invest in Egypt.
Abdel Aty discussed cooperation in the supply of wheat and grains and in the fields of tourism and civil aviation. According to the statement, the two ministers exchanged views on various international issues, primarily the situation in the Gaza Strip, and emphasized the need to end the Israeli war on the region.
The two sides also discussed developments in Sudan and the necessity of supporting Sudanese state institutions and maintaining Sudan’s sovereignty and unity. The meeting addressed developments in Libya, Syria, Lebanon, and the Horn of Africa, and the ministers agreed to continue consultation, coordination, and dialogue to support efforts to achieve international peace, security, and stability.
