Africa’s 2nd-largest economy and Russia make a major move to deepen strategic economic ties

Egypt and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership and advancing major joint projects. On August 27, 2026, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed ways to bolster bilateral cooperation under the guidance of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.