Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi arrived in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, 26 July, to participate in the second edition of the Russia-Africa summit, set to commence the following day, with the participation of 49 African nations. On the eve of the summit, Al-Sisi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss advancing bilateral relations across numerous avenues. During their meeting, Putin hailed the “great progress achieved over the past years in the relations between the two countries” and expressed Russia’s eagerness to increase cooperation with Egypt, particularly in the promising energy sector. The Russian president then emphasized the importance of continued bilateral collaboration between the two nations, stating that Egypt accounts for one-third of Russia’s trade exchange with Africa. Al-Sisi congratulated his Russian counterpart on 80 years of Egyptian-Russian relations, and expressed his optimism for a fruitful Russia-Africa summit. He thanked Putin for constructing the Dabaa Nuclear Plant and the Russian Industrial Zone. “We are always positive on all initiatives, including from your side, concerning bilateral cooperation and interaction on the African continent,” Al-Sisi added. The two leaders emphasized the strong bonds between Egypt and Russia, expressing their commitment to…
Egyptian President Al-Sisi Meets with Russia’s Putin Prior Russia-Africa Summit
July 27, 2023
