Egypt FM, Russian presidential aide discuss strategic projects, regional stability

CAIRO - 27 April 2026: Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty received Nikolai Patrushev, Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation, on Monday to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments.

During the meeting, Abdelatty highlighted the strategic partnership between Egypt and Russia, expressing Cairo's commitment to boosting economic, trade, and investment ties.

He praised the progress made on joint strategic projects, most notably the Russian Industrial Zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone and the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant.

Abdelatty also reviewed Egypt’s diplomatic efforts to contain escalation and support the U.S.-Iranian negotiation track, asserting that diplomacy is the "ideal option" to prevent a wider conflict.

Abdelatty warned of the conflict's repercussions on the global economy, citing rising energy and fertilizer prices, high inflation, increased food costs, and disruptions to trade and tourism.

Patrushev expressed his appreciation for his meeting with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and affirmed Moscow's desire to expand cooperation with Egypt across various fields of mutual interest.