Cairo:Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, emphasized the nation's dedication to a comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia during a meeting with Maxim Oreshkin, a key figure in the Russian presidential administration. The meeting, held on Monday, October 19, 2026, focused on enhancing cooperation in various sectors between the two countries.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the discussions are part of increased high-level exchanges aimed at expanding bilateral ties. Abdelatty highlighted the mutual commitment of both nations to strengthening economic, trade, and investment relations as directed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Abdelatty underscored the significance of Oreshkin's inaugural visit to Egypt and the need to further develop the longstanding, multifaceted relationship between the two countries. The talks included progress on the Russian Industrial Zone within the Suez Canal Economic Zone, following the selection of a Russian industrial developer, with an emphasis on accelerating the project's implementation to enhance industrial and trade investment.

The dialogue also explored expanding cooperation in heavy industries, automotive manufacturing, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence. Both parties focused on transferring expertise, localizing technology, and exploring new partnership opportunities in priority technology sectors.