The Russian Embassy in Egypt announced the conclusion of the voting process for the Duma elections on its territory. The polling stations were opened at the embassy in Cairo and the two consulates in Hurghada and Alexandria on September 20. The embassy stated that Russian citizens residing in Sharm El-Sheikh and Russian specialists participating in the construction of Egypt's first nuclear power plant at Dabaa were able to vote through mobile voting held earlier.
The electoral process took place in a friendly atmosphere, with many voters attending with their families. The total number of voters exceeded 5,000, with extensive media coverage from Russian and Egyptian journalists. The embassy expressed gratitude to the Egyptian authorities for their assistance in securing the polling stations. This event highlights the strong relationship between Russia and Egypt, particularly in the field of nuclear energy.
The participation of Russian workers in the Dabaa nuclear power project holds special significance, as it represents a significant Russian presence in this massive project being implemented by the Russian company Rosatom. The Dabaa plant is the largest nuclear energy project in the Middle East and Africa. Egypt hosts a large Russian community, with many Russians working in the tourism and services sectors, as well as technical specialists working on the Dabaa project.
These elections are the first to take place in Russia since the start of its military operation in Ukraine in February 2022. The participation of Russians living abroad has significant political implications, particularly in the context of national unity that Moscow is seeking to promote both domestically and internationally. The Russian community in Egypt is distributed across Cairo, the North Coast, and the Red Sea, particularly in Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh.
The Russian Embassy in Egypt reported that the voting process was well-organized and peaceful, with no major incidents reported. The embassy's efforts to facilitate voting for Russian citizens in Egypt were appreciated by the Russian community. The Dabaa nuclear power plant project is a significant area of cooperation between Russia and Egypt, with many Russian specialists working on the project.
The elections for the Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament, are a significant event in Russia's political calendar. The participation of Russian citizens living abroad in these elections highlights the importance of their engagement in the country's political process. The Russian Embassy in Egypt played a crucial role in facilitating voting for Russian citizens in the country.
The conclusion of the voting process for the Duma elections in Egypt marks an important milestone in the country's relations with Russia. The event highlights the strong ties between the two countries, particularly in the fields of energy and politics. The Russian community in Egypt continues to play an important role in promoting bilateral relations between the two countries.
Key points
- Over 5,000 Russian citizens in Egypt cast their ballots in the Duma elections.
- The elections took place in a friendly atmosphere, with extensive media coverage.
- The participation of Russian workers in the Dabaa nuclear power project holds special significance.
