Egyptian and Russian foreign ministers discuss Middle East developments and bilateral cooperation
Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad Dr. Badr Abdelatty, and Russia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov, held a telephone call on Thursday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and regional and international issues. Both ministers expressed pride in the strategic partnership between Egypt and Russia, committing to further developing cooperation across various fields as directed by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and President Vladimir Putin. They aim to elevate economic, trade, and investment relations. Key areas of cooperation highlighted include the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project, with the recent installation of the reactor pressure vessel for the second unit, and the Russian Industrial Zone project in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, urging its expedited activation. Minister Abdelatty welcomed Russia's decision to open direct flights to Alexandria and El Alamein International Airports, anticipating increased tourism and people-to-people ties. Regional discussions focused on Middle East developments, including the Iranian-Omani proposal for a temporary shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz. Minister Abdelatty detailed Egypt's efforts to de-escalate tensions and facilitate the resumption of the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran. He also outlined Egypt's stance on the Palestinian issue, emphasizing the need for de-escalation, implementation of the US President's plan, and Israel's co
