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Egypt's Foreign Minister and Russian presidential aide discuss strategic projects and regional stability
via Egypt Today1 min read
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Nikolai Patrushev, Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation, on Monday to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments. Abdelatty emphasized the strategic partnership between Egypt and Russia, expressing Cairo's dedication to enhancing economic, trade, and investment relations. He commended the progress on joint strategic projects, specifically mentioning the Russian Industrial Zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone and the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. Abdelatty also detailed Egypt鈥檚 diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and support the US-Iranian negotiation track, stating that diplomacy is the "ideal option" to avert a broader conflict. He cautioned about the global economic impact of the conflict, including increased energy and fertilizer prices, high inflation, rising food costs, and disruptions to trade and tourism. Patrushev conveyed his appreciation for his meeting with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and reaffirmed Moscow's interest in expanding cooperation with Egypt in various areas of mutual interest.
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