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As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen economic relations between Egypt and Russia, Ambassador Hamdi Shaaban, Egypt's ambassador to Russia, met with Russian Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Roman Chikoshov.
During her interview with Al-Qahera News TV Channel, Zakharova stated that Russia is successfully developing its relationship with Egypt.
Egypt began their World Cup preparations with a 1-0 home win over Russia on Thursday but talisman Mohamed Salah was rested for the friendly clash in Cairo.
The match forms part of the national team’s intensive preparation program. The Pharaohs’ delegation is scheduled to depart on May 30 for Ohio, USA, where they will play another major friendly against Brazil on June 6 as part of their final preparations for the FIFA World Cup.
He explained that the project reflects a comprehensive vision that includes the establishment of modern silos, advanced transportation and handling facilities, value-added food industries, and integrated logistics centers.
The delegation also included representatives from major Russian companies specializing in maritime transport, shipbuilding, and shipping lines, and was on an official visit to the port.
The initiative was discussed during a meeting between Egypt’s Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir and Nikolai Patrushev, a senior aide to President Vladimir Putin, alongside a delegation of Russian transport and shipping executives.
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty received Nikolai Patrushev, Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation, on Monday to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments.
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi invited industrial developers from Tatarstan to participate in the Russian Industrial Zone project in the Suez Canal Economic Zone during a Tuesday meeting with Tatarstani President Rustam Minnikhanov at Al-Ittihadiya Palace.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has affirmed that Russia and Egypt are calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Middle East and a return to diplomatic channels.
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty expressed Egypt's appreciation for its long-standing historical ties with Russia, emphasizing that the relationship is built on solid strategic foundations that serve the mutual interests of both nations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin underscored the importance of Russia listening to Egypt's assessments of regional affairs, highlighting Cairo's pivotal role in the Middle East, according to TASS news agency on Thursday.
At the direction of the President of the Republic, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Badr Abdelatty, Russian President met with Vladimir Putin, on Thursday, April 2, during his official visit to Moscow. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations and discussing regional developments of mutual interest.
The Egyptian president emphasized Egypt's commitment to strengthening close relations with Russia in a manner that serves the interests of both countries and their friendly peoples.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov discussed regional de-escalation efforts and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in a Monday phone call.
In the final communiqué, they urged bolstering cooperation among riparian states on the basis of equality of rights, the community of interest, and the applicable principles of international law.
The meeting also touched on developments related to the Russian-Ukrainian crisis and ongoing efforts to resolve it. President El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s support for all initiatives aimed at reaching a political settlement, emphasizing Egypt’s readiness to provide the necessary support to international efforts in this regard.
The conference will be attended by representatives from more than 50 African countries, with broad participation at the ministerial level, as well as several heads of regional organizations.
Russian Ambassador to Egypt, Georgy Borisenko, gave a speech at the International Conference on the Russian Language, held in Cairo Tuesday.
The milestone represents a pivotal step in the ongoing development of the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project.
