Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting in the Kremlin with Egyptian President Abdullah Asisi, who arrived in Moscow to participate in the third Russian-African summit. Putin noted that the historical relations between Russia and Egypt are based on the principles of mutual respect, consideration of interests, mutual assistance, and are developing successfully in accordance with the partnership and strategic partnership agreement. Despite regional tensions, trade has grown steadily. In the first eight months of the year, its volume has already increased by 14 percent. In 2025, it showed record values, above 10 billion dollars for the first time. According to him, the joint intergovernmental commission is working productively, preparations are being made for its 16th meeting in Egypt in 2027. The flagship project for the construction of the Al-Daba nuclear power plant in Egypt is on schedule, and a ceremonial ceremony was held on July 9 during the installation of the Unit 2 reactor housing. He added that in the first six months of 2026, more than 1.2 million Russian tourists visited Egypt, and in 2025 - about one and a half million. Abdullah Sisi thanked Putin for his hospitality and warm welcome. Today we strive to develop a strategic partnership and hope for the development of cooperation between our countries in various fields, mainly in the field of economy and trade, as well as in all fields related to grain supply, which are important to our country, as well as the Al-Daba project, which is the most important project in our cooperation for us. Al-Sisi added that Egypt expects to strengthen and expand cooperation and the possibility of installing new units and creating new ones after 2030, as well as the establishment of a test reactor and a test center.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting in the Kremlin with Egyptian President Abdullah Asisi, who arrived in Moscow to participate in the third Russian-African summit. Putin noted that the historical relations between Russia and Egypt are based on the principles of mutual respect, consideration of interests, mutual assistance, and are developing successfully in accordance with the partnership and strategic partnership agreement. Despite regional tensions, trade has grown steadily. In the first eight months of the year, its volume has already increased by 14 percent. In 2025, it showed record values, above 10 billion dollars for the first time. According to him, the joint intergovernmental commission is working productively, preparations are being made for its 16th meeting in Egypt in 2027. The flagship project for the construction of the Al-Daba nuclear power plant in Egypt is on schedule, and a ceremonial ceremony was held on July 9 during the installation of the Unit 2 reactor housing. He added that in the first six months of 2026, more than 1.2 million Russian tourists visited Egypt, and in 2025 - about one and a half million. Abdullah Sisi thanked Putin for his hospitality and warm welcome. Today we strive to develop a strategic partnership and hope for the development of cooperation between our countries in various fields, mainly in the field of economy and trade, as well as in all fields related to grain supply, which are important to our country, as well as the Al-Daba project, which is the most important project in our cooperation for us. Al-Sisi added that Egypt expects to strengthen and expand cooperation and the possibility of installing new units and creating new ones after 2030, as well as the establishment of a test reactor and a test center.