In Cairo on December 20, 2025, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed a shared vision for deeper strategic cooperation. The leaders emphasized the importance of expanding bilateral ties across political, economic and trade sectors.
Central to the talks were major joint projects: the development of a Russian industrial zone within the Suez Canal Economic Zone and progress on the Dabaa nuclear power plant. Both sides highlighted how these initiatives could boost regional industry and support long-term energy security.
They also marked the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia Africa Partnership Forum, held the same day in Cairo, as a key platform for enhancing economic engagement with African nations. The forum aims to unlock new opportunities in infrastructure, technology transfer and sustainable development.
On regional stability, al-Sisi and Lavrov discussed the conflicts in Gaza, Sudan and Libya. They stressed the urgency of ending the war in Gaza, reinforcing the ceasefire and preventing further escalation. Lavrov praised Egypt for its pivotal role in fostering dialogue and stability in the Mediterranean and North Africa.
The Russia Ukraine war was also on the agenda, with President al-Sisi restating that Egypt has long supported political and diplomatic solutions. Both leaders agreed that sustained dialogue is essential to reduce tensions and safeguard global security.
This meeting underlines a growing partnership with global implications—from bolstering trade routes through the Suez Canal to shaping energy and infrastructure projects across Africa. For young global citizens and business innovators, these developments offer a front row seat to emerging opportunities in geopolitics and cross-border collaboration.
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