Ahead of 2026 Summit: Egypt Positions Itself as a Gateway for Russia-Africa Cooperation, Experts Say
Ahead of 2026 Summit: Egypt Positions Itself as a Gateway for Russia-Africa Cooperation, Experts Say
As Russia prepares to host the Russia-Africa 2026 summit, the long-standing Egyptian-Russian partnership is being highlighted as a vital pathway to expanding mutual interests and boosting regional cooperation in development, investment, and culture, Egyptian officials told Sputnik.
🟠Bilateral ties are characterized by strength and resilience, according to Raouf Saad, Egypt's ex-ambassador to Russia and Assistant FM. The two nations have overcome moments of tension thanks to shared strategic interests, he noted, pointing to growing cooperation in nuclear energy, trade, and tourism.
🟠The partnership includes energy, the automotive industry, and the El-Dabaa nuclear plant project, Dr. Ahmed Fouad, a member of the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs added. He highlighted the importance of the Russian industrial zone at the Suez Canal and Egypt's role in promoting Russian cooperation with Africa.
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