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President El-Sisi Participates in Open Session of BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi
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Saturday, 12 September 2026 / 04:44 PM
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in the Indian capital, New Delhi.
Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said the meeting focused on ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Egypt and South Africa. President El-Sisi lauded the continuous progress in these relations, confirming that he looks forward to elevating ties to the level of a strategic partnership.
The President also noted the importance of the ongoing efforts to upgrade the Joint Committee to the level of a High Joint Committee, transforming it into a comprehensive organizational framework for advancing economic relations and boosting joint trade and investments, to be commensurate with the two countries' capabilities and their leading roles at the African and international levels.
President El-Sisi also emphasized Egypt's keenness on strengthening cooperation with South Africa in continental connectivity projects and the establishment of more efficient trade corridors between the north and south of the continent, thereby contributing to supporting economic integration among African countries and serving the interests of their brotherly peoples.
President of South Africa Ramaphosa expressed his gratitude for the President's keenness on consulting and coordinating with South Africa. He emphasized his country's commitment to deepening cooperation with Egypt across various domains, building upon the historical ties and joint frameworks uniting the two countries, primarily the African Union, the NEPAD agency, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), in addition to their membership in the BRICS grouping. President Ramaphosa also lauded the priorities outlined by President El-Sisi regarding connectivity projects and trade corridors between the north and south of the continent.
During their talks, the two Presidents stressed the vital need to strengthen efforts toward reinforcing security and stability and settling disputes through peaceful means. They affirmed that Egypt and South Africa bear a special responsibility in fostering joint African action and unifying African positions within international fora.
The meeting also addressed ongoing crises and conflicts across the African continent. President El-Sisi emphasized Egypt's commitment to reinforcing the stability and sovereignty of all African nations, chief among them Sudan. The President reasserted that Sudan's security, sovereignty, stability, and unity represent a red line that Egypt will not allow to be crossed.
For his part, President Ramaphosa affirmed his country's keenness on maintaining coordination and consultations with Egypt, commending Egypt's active role at both the African and international levels.
The talks also reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East. The two sides underscored that the Palestinian cause will remain the central issue, and that the establishment of an independent Palestinian State in accordance with the resolutions of international legitimacy is the guarantee for achieving enduring peace and stability in the region. Regarding the water issue, President El-Sisi and South Africa’s President Ramaphosa reiterated the vital necessity of respecting the rules of international law and working to ensure the rights of nations in a manner that preserves regional security and stability.
Saturday, 12 September 2026 / 04:44 PM
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in the Indian capital, New Delhi.
Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said the meeting focused on ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Egypt and South Africa. President El-Sisi lauded the continuous progress in these relations, confirming that he looks forward to elevating ties to the level of a strategic partnership.
The President also noted the importance of the ongoing efforts to upgrade the Joint Committee to the level of a High Joint Committee, transforming it into a comprehensive organizational framework for advancing economic relations and boosting joint trade and investments, to be commensurate with the two countries' capabilities and their leading roles at the African and international levels.
President El-Sisi also emphasized Egypt's keenness on strengthening cooperation with South Africa in continental connectivity projects and the establishment of more efficient trade corridors between the north and south of the continent, thereby contributing to supporting economic integration among African countries and serving the interests of their brotherly peoples.
President of South Africa Ramaphosa expressed his gratitude for the President's keenness on consulting and coordinating with South Africa. He emphasized his country's commitment to deepening cooperation with Egypt across various domains, building upon the historical ties and joint frameworks uniting the two countries, primarily the African Union, the NEPAD agency, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), in addition to their membership in the BRICS grouping. President Ramaphosa also lauded the priorities outlined by President El-Sisi regarding connectivity projects and trade corridors between the north and south of the continent.
During their talks, the two Presidents stressed the vital need to strengthen efforts toward reinforcing security and stability and settling disputes through peaceful means. They affirmed that Egypt and South Africa bear a special responsibility in fostering joint African action and unifying African positions within international fora.
The meeting also addressed ongoing crises and conflicts across the African continent. President El-Sisi emphasized Egypt's commitment to reinforcing the stability and sovereignty of all African nations, chief among them Sudan. The President reasserted that Sudan's security, sovereignty, stability, and unity represent a red line that Egypt will not allow to be crossed.
For his part, President Ramaphosa affirmed his country's keenness on maintaining coordination and consultations with Egypt, commending Egypt's active role at both the African and international levels.
The talks also reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East. The two sides underscored that the Palestinian cause will remain the central issue, and that the establishment of an independent Palestinian State in accordance with the resolutions of international legitimacy is the guarantee for achieving enduring peace and stability in the region. Regarding the water issue, President El-Sisi and South Africa’s President Ramaphosa reiterated the vital necessity of respecting the rules of international law and working to ensure the rights of nations in a manner that preserves regional security and stability.
All rights reserved to the presidency Copyright © 2020
All rights reserved to the presidency Copyright © 2020