Moscow: Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, received a written message from Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, during a meeting in Moscow with Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Tamim Khalaf, the spokesman for the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, stated that the meeting addressed several bilateral issues, most notably the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project. The minister emphasized the importance of adhering to the agreed timetable. Additionally, discussions were held on the latest developments regarding the Russian industrial zone project in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, stressing the urgency to commence work amid strong interest from Russian companies.
Dr. Abdelatty also highlighted the growing cooperation in importing wheat, grains, and oils from Russia, affirming Egypt's intent to continue this partnership to enhance food security. The Russian side confirmed its intention to further develop this cooperation, including the establishment of a grain and energy logistics center.
On the regional front, the Egyptian Foreign Minister reviewed developments in the military escalation in the Middle East, stressing that de-escalation and diplomatic solutions are the optimal ways to prevent the conflict from expanding. He also presented the outcomes of the recent quadrilateral ministerial meeting held in Islamabad, underscoring Egypt's continued role in supporting regional security and stability.
The discussions also addressed developments in the Palestinian issue, particularly in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, emphasizing the need to reach a comprehensive solution based on the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 4 June borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The talks further covered developments in Sudan, Libya, and the Horn of Africa, in addition to the water issue, which the minister stressed is an existential matter for Egypt, highlighting the need to respect the rules of international law related to water security.