Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing regional and international issues of mutual interest. Both ministers expressed their commitment to the strategic partnership between Egypt and Russia, highlighting the importance of their recent meeting with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The two ministers emphasized their shared interest in continuing to develop economic, trade, and investment cooperation between Egypt and Russia. They discussed several key projects, including the El Dabaa nuclear power plant and the Russian Industrial Zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The ministers also stressed the need to revitalize tourism and air travel between the two countries, promoting people-to-people exchanges and economic growth.
The meeting also touched on various regional and international issues, including the Palestinian question, Sudan, Libya, and the Horn of Africa. The ministers exchanged views on the accelerating developments in the region, reaffirming the importance of continued consultation and coordination to reduce tensions and resolve conflicts through peaceful means. They emphasized the need for a sustainable political solution to existing conflicts, contributing to regional security and stability.
Dr. Abdelatty reiterated the centrality of the Palestinian issue in achieving peace and security in the Middle East. He stressed the importance of supporting the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their inalienable right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
The ministers also discussed the situation in Sudan and Libya, as well as developments in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. They emphasized the importance of respecting state sovereignty and territorial integrity, adhering to international law, and supporting political and diplomatic solutions to crises. The two countries will continue to coordinate and consult in international forums to promote regional stability.
Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nader Zakey stated that the meeting provided a platform for the ministers to share perspectives on regional and international issues. The ministers acknowledged the importance of their strategic partnership, which has been strengthened through high-level meetings and cooperation in various fields. They expressed their commitment to further enhancing bilateral relations and addressing global challenges through collaborative efforts.
The meeting between Dr. Abdelatty and Lavrov reflects the ongoing efforts of Egypt and Russia to strengthen their strategic partnership and promote regional stability. The two countries will continue to work together to address common challenges and pursue mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, including economy, trade, and investment.
Key points
- Egypt and Russia reaffirm commitment to enhancing economic cooperation and regional stability.
- The two countries emphasize the importance of a sustainable political solution to existing conflicts in the region.
- Egypt and Russia will continue to coordinate and consult in international forums to promote regional stability.
