Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov met on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. They stressed the importance of respecting states' sovereignty and territorial integrity, upholding international law, and supporting political and diplomatic solutions to regional crises. This meeting reflects the two countries' mutual interest in continuing to advance bilateral relations and expand cooperation.
The two ministers exchanged views on several regional and international issues of mutual concern. They emphasized the importance of continued consultation and coordination between Egypt and Russia to help de-escalate tensions, contain crises, and reach sustainable political settlements to ongoing conflicts. Their discussion also reaffirmed their appreciation for the strategic partnership between Egypt and Russia.
Abdelatty and Lavrov highlighted the importance of the September 2026 meeting between President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. This meeting took place on the sidelines of the BRICS summit and reflected the two countries' mutual interest in continuing to advance bilateral relations and expand cooperation. The ministers also discussed efforts to boost tourism and air travel between the two countries.
The ministers discussed several key areas of cooperation, including economic, trade, and investment cooperation. They also focused on advancing major ongoing projects, particularly the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant and the Russian industrial zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. These projects are crucial for strengthening bilateral ties and promoting economic growth.
Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nader Zaki stated that the meeting addressed developments in the Palestinian issue. Abdelatty reaffirmed the centrality of the Palestinian issue to 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 to establish an independent state.
The two ministers also exchanged views on developments in Sudan, Libya, the Horn of Africa, and the Red Sea. They emphasized the importance of respecting states' sovereignty and territorial integrity, upholding international law, and supporting political and diplomatic solutions to crises. Maintaining coordination and consultations between Egypt and Russia at international forums was also highlighted.
The meeting between Abdelatty and Lavrov demonstrates the commitment of Egypt and Russia to strengthening their strategic partnership. Key areas of cooperation include economic development, conflict resolution, and promoting peace and security in the region. The two countries will continue to work together to address regional and international challenges.
Key points
- Egypt and Russia stress the importance of respecting states' sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- The two countries emphasize the need for continued consultation and coordination to address regional crises.
- Egypt and Russia are working together to advance major ongoing projects, including the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant.
