Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. The two ministers discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations, as well as several regional and international issues of mutual interest.
During the meeting, the two ministers expressed their appreciation for the strategic partnership between Egypt and Russia. They highlighted the importance of the recent meeting between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in September 2026.
The ministers emphasized their mutual desire to continue developing economic, trade, and investment cooperation, as well as to promote existing strategic projects. These projects include the El Dabaa nuclear power plant and the Russian Industrial Zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.
The meeting also touched on several regional and international issues, including the Palestinian issue. Dr. Abdelatty stressed the centrality of the Palestinian issue in achieving peace and security in the Middle East. He emphasized 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.
The two ministers also exchanged views on the situations in Sudan and Libya, as well as developments in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. They emphasized the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, adhering to international law, and supporting political and diplomatic solutions to crises.
According to a statement by Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nader Zak, the meeting demonstrated the commitment of both countries to continuing consultations and coordination. This coordination aims to reduce tensions, contain crises, and reach sustainable political settlements to existing issues and conflicts.
The meeting between Dr. Abdelatty and Lavrov reflects the ongoing efforts of both countries to strengthen their strategic partnership and enhance cooperation on regional and international issues. Egypt and Russia have a long-standing relationship, and this meeting highlights their mutual interest in promoting peace, stability, and cooperation in the region.
Key points
- Egypt and Russia reaffirm their strategic partnership and commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation.
- The two ministers discuss regional and international issues, including the Palestinian issue and developments in Sudan and Libya.
- Egypt and Russia emphasize the importance of respecting state sovereignty and territorial integrity, and supporting political and diplomatic solutions to crises.
