Consultation with the foreign ministers of Russia and Egypt regarding the developments in the region.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Ati met on the sidelines of the "Sir Bani Yas" political-security conference in the United Arab Emirates and discussed bilateral relations and regional and international developments.
Egypt's foreign minister emphasized the country's attention to the strategic partnership with Russia and the importance of the recent meeting between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
According to the report by Russia Halium, both sides discussed the consequences of regional developments on international shipping and trade and food security.
Egypt's foreign minister emphasized the importance of increasing international efforts to ensure freedom of navigation and the security of sea crossings.