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Wednesday, 28 October 2026 / 09:28 PM
Today, at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, on the sidelines of his participation in the third Russia–Africa Summit.
Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that President Putin welcomed President El-Sisi’s visit to Russia and his participation in the third edition of the Russia-Africa Summit.
For his part, President El-Sisi expressed pride in visiting Russia once again, commending Russia’s hosting of the Summit and expressing confidence that it will be crowned with success, thereby contributing to advancing cooperation between Africa and Russia.
President El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s keenness to deepen its strategic partnership with Russia and further develop cooperation across all fields of mutual interest. In the same context, the two Presidents discussed developments in several joint strategic projects, including the steps taken to execute the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project, as well as the establishment of a Russian Industrial Zone within the Suez Canal Economic Zone. They also discussed ways to boost bilateral cooperation in trade, health, tourism, education, and scientific research.
President El-Sisi and the Russian President exchanged views on developments in regional and international issues of mutual interest, particularly efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. Both Presidents underscored the need to sustain efforts aimed at reducing current tensions and restoring security and stability to the region. In this context, President Putin praised Egypt’s pivotal role and affirmed Russia’s keenness to intensify political consultations and coordination with Egypt, given its role as a pillar of stability in the Middle East.
The two Presidents also reviewed developments in the Horn of Africa. President El-Sisi emphasized the importance of preserving peace and stability in the region, including through commitment to respecting the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of states.
During the meeting, President El-Sisi also stressed that the water issue is existential for Egypt, firmly reiterating Egypt’s categorical rejection of unilateral measures in the Eastern Nile Basin.
The two Presidents also discussed developments in the Ukrainian crisis. President El-Sisi affirmed Egypt’s commitment to supporting all efforts aimed at bringing the crisis to an end, noting Egypt’s support for any initiatives seeking a political settlement through negotiations to mitigate its international repercussions.
Wednesday, 28 October 2026 / 09:28 PM
Today, at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, on the sidelines of his participation in the third Russia–Africa Summit.
Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that President Putin welcomed President El-Sisi’s visit to Russia and his participation in the third edition of the Russia-Africa Summit.
For his part, President El-Sisi expressed pride in visiting Russia once again, commending Russia’s hosting of the Summit and expressing confidence that it will be crowned with success, thereby contributing to advancing cooperation between Africa and Russia.
President El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s keenness to deepen its strategic partnership with Russia and further develop cooperation across all fields of mutual interest. In the same context, the two Presidents discussed developments in several joint strategic projects, including the steps taken to execute the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project, as well as the establishment of a Russian Industrial Zone within the Suez Canal Economic Zone. They also discussed ways to boost bilateral cooperation in trade, health, tourism, education, and scientific research.
President El-Sisi and the Russian President exchanged views on developments in regional and international issues of mutual interest, particularly efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. Both Presidents underscored the need to sustain efforts aimed at reducing current tensions and restoring security and stability to the region. In this context, President Putin praised Egypt’s pivotal role and affirmed Russia’s keenness to intensify political consultations and coordination with Egypt, given its role as a pillar of stability in the Middle East.
The two Presidents also reviewed developments in the Horn of Africa. President El-Sisi emphasized the importance of preserving peace and stability in the region, including through commitment to respecting the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of states.
During the meeting, President El-Sisi also stressed that the water issue is existential for Egypt, firmly reiterating Egypt’s categorical rejection of unilateral measures in the Eastern Nile Basin.
The two Presidents also discussed developments in the Ukrainian crisis. President El-Sisi affirmed Egypt’s commitment to supporting all efforts aimed at bringing the crisis to an end, noting Egypt’s support for any initiatives seeking a political settlement through negotiations to mitigate its international repercussions.