The summit, co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and US President Donald Trump, aims to consolidate the Gaza ceasefire, end Israel’s two-year-long war, and lay the groundwork for lasting security and peace in the Middle East.
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov also described the relationship between Russia and Egypt as “exemplary.”
He made his remarks in response to a question from Al-Ahram Online during a press conference in Moscow on Monday, attended by a delegation of Arab journalists.
“We are building the first nuclear power plant in Egypt, there is significant cooperation in logistics, and we have a special zone in the Suez Canal Special Economic Zone project,” Lavrov said.
The minister added that Egypt remains a pivotal partner and friend in North Africa.
He noted that the Egyptian-Russian partnership fosters positive cooperation on various issues, including coordination on the Libyan file, where both countries hope to reach a much-needed settlement.
Lavrov also highlighted the rich history of bilateral relations, which he said dates back to the Soviet era and includes fruitful cooperation on major energy projects.
Among these projects is Egypt’s first nuclear power plant at El-Dabaa, currently under construction by Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation, Rosatom.
Beyond energy, Moscow has also established the Russian Industrial Zone within the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), designed to serve as a gateway for Russian exports to African markets and attract billions of dollars in investment.
The already robust relations between the two nations were further strengthened in January 2024 with Egypt’s accession to the BRICS group, a move strongly supported by Russia.
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