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President El-Sisi’s Speech at Open Session of the 18th BRICS Summit 2026

Sunday, 13 September 2026 / 09:10 AM

"In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful”

 

Your Excellency Mr. Narendra Modi,

The Prime Minister of the Republic of India

Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government,

Heads of Delegations and Representatives of BRICS Partner Countries

The Arab Republic of Egypt commends the efforts exerted by the Republic of India to advance cooperation among BRICS member states and its partners, and to realize shared priorities during its Chairmanship of the BRICS Group.

This session serves as a vital platform for exchanging perspectives between BRICS member states and partner countries on addressing current global challenges, leveraging potential opportunities, and fostering closer cooperation to achieve more inclusive and sustainable growth.

 

Ladies and gentlemen,

The accelerating shifts and prevailing challenges confronting the global economy underscore the imperative of cultivating resilient economic models by diversifying growth drivers, reinforcing supply chains, investing in human capital and technology, and broadening the scope of South-South cooperation.

To this end, the Arab Republic of Egypt places high priority on collaboration in innovation, Artificial Intelligence, and technology transfer and localization, thereby enabling our countries to fully leverage technological transformations and empower youth to drive the economy of the future.

 

Distinguished Guests,

Sustainability holds particular significance, given the acute challenges related to energy, food, and water security, as well as climate change. In this context, the Arab Republic of Egypt firmly believes in the necessity of expanding cooperation in clean and renewable energy, advancing resource efficiency, and facilitating developing nations’ access to the necessary financing and technological solutions required for transitioning toward more sustainable economies, while fully respecting differing national circumstances and priorities. Within this framework, Cairo hosted the Egypt Petroleum Show (EGYPS 2026) this year, offering an essential platform for fostering partnerships and investments, as well as sharing expertise in energy, innovation, and related technologies.

Egypt also places dedicated emphasis on sustainable infrastructure, transport networks, and logistics. Over the past years, Egypt has undertaken a comprehensive expansion of its ports, transit corridors, and transport networks, thereby elevating trade efficiency, accelerating the green transition in maritime transport, and reinforcing regional integration. The Suez Canal sits at the heart of this architecture as one of the most vital arteries of global trade, entrusting Egypt with a pivotal role in supporting supply chain stability and fostering the efficiency and sustainability of global trade flow.

 

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Economic resilience remains inextricably bound to our collective capacity to safeguard food and energy security, ensure the seamless flow of trade and investment, and effectively navigate global supply chain volatility.

Consequently, the Arab Republic of Egypt affirms the imperative of sustained action to scale up trade and investment flows among BRICS nations and their partner countries, while promoting joint ventures to fortify economic integration and mitigate the impact of external shocks.

We also place high priority on strengthening the vital role of development finance institutions, chief among them the New Development Bank, in mobilizing the necessary funding for infrastructure projects and broader development initiatives, while expanding the capacity of developing nations to access concessional financing.

 

Excellencies, Heads of State and Government,

Distinguished Guests,

The ultimate measure of our partnership’s success depends not merely on aligning our priorities, but on transforming them into impactful projects, strategic investments, and tangible partnerships.

In this regard, the Arab Republic of Egypt reiterates its steadfast commitment to working alongside BRICS member states and partner nations, drawing upon its capabilities and unique strategic geographic location to foster deeper collaboration in energy, food, transport, logistics, technology, and investment, thus building a more integrated and resilient partnership.

Through the rich diversity of its members and partners, BRICS holds a profound opportunity to shape a practical model for South-South cooperation; one grounded in resilience, innovation, collaboration, and sustainability that yields actionable programs for the enduring prosperity of our peoples.

 

Thank you

 

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The President's Speeches 13 September 2026

President El-Sisi’s Speech at Open Session of the 18th BRICS Summit 2026

Sunday, 13 September 2026 / 09:10 AM

"In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful”

 

Your Excellency Mr. Narendra Modi,

The Prime Minister of the Republic of India

Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government,

Heads of Delegations and Representatives of BRICS Partner Countries

The Arab Republic of Egypt commends the efforts exerted by the Republic of India to advance cooperation among BRICS member states and its partners, and to realize shared priorities during its Chairmanship of the BRICS Group.

This session serves as a vital platform for exchanging perspectives between BRICS member states and partner countries on addressing current global challenges, leveraging potential opportunities, and fostering closer cooperation to achieve more inclusive and sustainable growth.

 

Ladies and gentlemen,

The accelerating shifts and prevailing challenges confronting the global economy underscore the imperative of cultivating resilient economic models by diversifying growth drivers, reinforcing supply chains, investing in human capital and technology, and broadening the scope of South-South cooperation.

To this end, the Arab Republic of Egypt places high priority on collaboration in innovation, Artificial Intelligence, and technology transfer and localization, thereby enabling our countries to fully leverage technological transformations and empower youth to drive the economy of the future.

 

Distinguished Guests,

Sustainability holds particular significance, given the acute challenges related to energy, food, and water security, as well as climate change. In this context, the Arab Republic of Egypt firmly believes in the necessity of expanding cooperation in clean and renewable energy, advancing resource efficiency, and facilitating developing nations’ access to the necessary financing and technological solutions required for transitioning toward more sustainable economies, while fully respecting differing national circumstances and priorities. Within this framework, Cairo hosted the Egypt Petroleum Show (EGYPS 2026) this year, offering an essential platform for fostering partnerships and investments, as well as sharing expertise in energy, innovation, and related technologies.

Egypt also places dedicated emphasis on sustainable infrastructure, transport networks, and logistics. Over the past years, Egypt has undertaken a comprehensive expansion of its ports, transit corridors, and transport networks, thereby elevating trade efficiency, accelerating the green transition in maritime transport, and reinforcing regional integration. The Suez Canal sits at the heart of this architecture as one of the most vital arteries of global trade, entrusting Egypt with a pivotal role in supporting supply chain stability and fostering the efficiency and sustainability of global trade flow.

 

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Economic resilience remains inextricably bound to our collective capacity to safeguard food and energy security, ensure the seamless flow of trade and investment, and effectively navigate global supply chain volatility.

Consequently, the Arab Republic of Egypt affirms the imperative of sustained action to scale up trade and investment flows among BRICS nations and their partner countries, while promoting joint ventures to fortify economic integration and mitigate the impact of external shocks.

We also place high priority on strengthening the vital role of development finance institutions, chief among them the New Development Bank, in mobilizing the necessary funding for infrastructure projects and broader development initiatives, while expanding the capacity of developing nations to access concessional financing.

 

Excellencies, Heads of State and Government,

Distinguished Guests,

The ultimate measure of our partnership’s success depends not merely on aligning our priorities, but on transforming them into impactful projects, strategic investments, and tangible partnerships.

In this regard, the Arab Republic of Egypt reiterates its steadfast commitment to working alongside BRICS member states and partner nations, drawing upon its capabilities and unique strategic geographic location to foster deeper collaboration in energy, food, transport, logistics, technology, and investment, thus building a more integrated and resilient partnership.

Through the rich diversity of its members and partners, BRICS holds a profound opportunity to shape a practical model for South-South cooperation; one grounded in resilience, innovation, collaboration, and sustainability that yields actionable programs for the enduring prosperity of our peoples.

 

Thank you