During his meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Shoigu said, “We welcome Cairo’s assistance in resolving regional conflicts, especially in the Gaza Strip. We are convinced that a comprehensive settlement to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on the well-known international legal framework, has been and remains the only viable solution that ensures lasting peace for all the peoples of the Middle East.” Shoigu emphasized that Russia is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and North Africa, highlighting the importance of maintaining an appropriate level of bilateral communication between the Ministries of Defense, security agencies, law enforcement, and financial intelligence services.
Earlier today, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi discussed with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Egypt and Russia, reviewing opportunities to develop them in various fields, particularly political, commercial, and investment.
Yesterday, a ministerial delegation led by Sergey Shoigu arrived for talks with senior political and military leaders in Egypt, according to the press service of the council. The statement from the Russian Security Council’s press service mentioned, “Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu arrived in Egypt for talks with senior political and military leaders in the country. During his visit to Cairo, he is scheduled to hold meetings with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, National Security Advisor Fayza Abul Naga. His agenda also includes meetings with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Atty, Minister of Defense and Military Production General Abdel Maguid Saqr, and heads of security and other special agencies.”
