President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has arrived in Moscow to attend the third Russia-Africa Summit on October 28–29, with economic cooperation, investment and food security among the key issues expected to shape discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The summit brings together African leaders and Russian officials to discuss trade, investment, energy, agriculture, security, and technology. It reflects growing efforts by both sides to expand cooperation and create new economic opportunities.
El-Sisi is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral relations and ways to advance joint projects. The meeting builds on previous summits held in Sochi in 2019 and St. Petersburg in 2023.
Egypt has become one of Russia’s most important economic partners in Africa, with cooperation spanning trade, energy, food supplies, and industrial development.
Trade between Egypt and Russia reached approximately USD 10.5 billion in 2025, more than doubling since 2021. Russian wheat and metal products account for a significant part of these exchanges, while Egypt exports fruit and vegetables to Russia.
One of the most significant projects is the El Dabaa nuclear power plant on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast. Russia’s state nuclear company, Rosatom, is building the country’s first nuclear power station, which is planned to have four reactors with a combined capacity of 4,800 megawatts.
Another major initiative is the planned Russian Industrial Zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The project aims to attract Russian manufacturers to produce goods in Egypt for local consumption and export to markets across Africa and the Middle East.
Egypt and Russia are also exploring cooperation on a grain trading and storage hub. The proposed initiative aims to improve grain storage, processing, and distribution, potentially strengthening Egypt’s role in regional food supply chains.
Russian and Egyptian officials have also discussed agricultural machinery, fertiliser supplies, agricultural technology, and processing facilities. These areas could create opportunities to develop local production and improve the movement of agricultural goods.
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