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President El-Sisi Meets Russian President Putin on Sidelines of BRICS Summit

Friday, 11 September 2026 / 08:58 PM

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit held in the Indian capital, New Delhi.


Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that the two presidents emphasized their keenness to continue efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation across various fields, to serve the interests of the two countries and their friendly peoples.


President El-Sisi underscored the key projects currently being implemented in Egypt within the framework of the Egyptian-Russian partnership, most notably the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant and the Russian Industrial Zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, in addition to cooperation in the fields of energy, trade, investment, food security, and tourism.

In this context, the President reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to overcoming any challenges that may hinder the implementation of joint projects, and welcomed the decision by relevant Russian authorities to accredit Alexandria and El Alamein international airports, thereby boosting Russian tourism to new destinations in Egypt.


For his part, the Russian President reiterated his country’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Egypt and supporting its efforts toward comprehensive development, including executing major projects in accordance with the agreed timelines and specifications.


The two leaders exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues of common interest, particularly the Palestinian cause. They stressed the necessity of reaching a just and comprehensive settlement based on the two-state solution and relevant international legitimacy resolutions.

In this context, President El-Sisi reviewed Egypt’s efforts to advance the implementation of the second-phase obligations under the agreement to halt the war in the Gaza Strip, highlighting the need to ensure the adequate and sustained delivery of the necessary humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of the strip’s population.


The meeting also tackled the Iranian crisis, with the two presidents emphasizing the priority of de-escalation and a return to the negotiating track to reach a comprehensive and sustainable agreement resolving the crisis through peaceful means.

Regarding the situation in Sudan, the two leaders discussed the latest developments and asserted the need to preserve Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and national institutions. President El-Sisi stressed that any infringement upon the security, unity, or sovereignty of Sudan constitutes a red line that Egypt will not allow to be crossed.

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Foreign Visits 11 September 2026

President El-Sisi Meets Russian President Putin on Sidelines of BRICS Summit

Friday, 11 September 2026 / 08:58 PM

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit held in the Indian capital, New Delhi.


Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that the two presidents emphasized their keenness to continue efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation across various fields, to serve the interests of the two countries and their friendly peoples.


President El-Sisi underscored the key projects currently being implemented in Egypt within the framework of the Egyptian-Russian partnership, most notably the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant and the Russian Industrial Zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, in addition to cooperation in the fields of energy, trade, investment, food security, and tourism.

In this context, the President reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to overcoming any challenges that may hinder the implementation of joint projects, and welcomed the decision by relevant Russian authorities to accredit Alexandria and El Alamein international airports, thereby boosting Russian tourism to new destinations in Egypt.


For his part, the Russian President reiterated his country’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Egypt and supporting its efforts toward comprehensive development, including executing major projects in accordance with the agreed timelines and specifications.


The two leaders exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues of common interest, particularly the Palestinian cause. They stressed the necessity of reaching a just and comprehensive settlement based on the two-state solution and relevant international legitimacy resolutions.

In this context, President El-Sisi reviewed Egypt’s efforts to advance the implementation of the second-phase obligations under the agreement to halt the war in the Gaza Strip, highlighting the need to ensure the adequate and sustained delivery of the necessary humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of the strip’s population.


The meeting also tackled the Iranian crisis, with the two presidents emphasizing the priority of de-escalation and a return to the negotiating track to reach a comprehensive and sustainable agreement resolving the crisis through peaceful means.

Regarding the situation in Sudan, the two leaders discussed the latest developments and asserted the need to preserve Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and national institutions. President El-Sisi stressed that any infringement upon the security, unity, or sovereignty of Sudan constitutes a red line that Egypt will not allow to be crossed.