The meeting, attended by Head of Egypt’s General Intelligence Service Hassan Rashad, reviewed Egyptian-Russian relations and ongoing political and security coordination between the two countries, according to a statement by the presidency.
President El-Sisi expressed Egypt’s appreciation for the current trajectory of ties and its interest in expanding cooperation across political, security, and economic fields.
Naryshkin reaffirmed Moscow’s commitment to strengthening strategic ties, including in trade, investment, and the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project.
The talks also covered a range of regional and international issues, with Naryshkin hearing President El-Sisi’s assessment of developments in the Middle East and Egypt’s efforts to maintain regional peace and stability.
El-Sisi stressed the importance of consolidating the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and implementing its second phase, particularly the entry of humanitarian aid, as well as the swift launch of early recovery and reconstruction efforts in the strip.
For his part, the Russian official expressed his country’s deep appreciation for Egypt’s role and President El-Sisi’s efforts to halt the war, reject the displacement of Gaza’s population, and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance.
The meeting also underscored the need to enhance joint Egyptian-Russian efforts to prevent further escalation in the region, with both sides agreeing to intensify political consultations and coordination between relevant institutions to de-escalate tensions and reach peaceful solutions to regional and international crises.
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