Russian President Vladimir Putin and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi discussed the progress of major joint projects, including the construction of the nuclear power plant and the creation of a Russian industrial zone, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.
"Topical issues of development of bilateral cooperation in trade and economic, agricultural, and humanitarian spheres, as well as the progress of major joint projects, including the construction of Egypt's first nuclear power plant, El Dabaa, and the creation of the Russian industrial zone in the Suez Canal area, were thoroughly discussed," the statement said.
The leaders have also emphasized their mutual interest in further strengthening friendly Russian-Egyptian relations, the Kremlin added.