Foreign Minister: President El-Sisi's Speech Formed a Work Program to Activate the Russia-Africa Partnership
Foreign Minister confirms that President El-Sisi's speech set a work program to activate the Russia-Africa partnership.
SUMMARY
The Egyptian Foreign Minister confirmed that President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's speech at the second ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum established a general framework and work program to enhance cooperation between the two sides, focusing on increasing intra-trade and strengthening cooperation among southern countries to achieve sustainable development.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- President El-Sisi's speech set the general framework for discussions at the Russia-Africa ministerial conference.
- The President emphasized enhancing economic and trade cooperation and increasing intra-trade between African countries and Russia.
- Egypt seeks to advance Russia-Africa relations towards broader horizons of fruitful and balanced cooperation.
CORE SUBJECT
Activating the Russia-Africa Partnership
Dr. Badr Abdel-Aati, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs, stated that the first session of the second ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum was highly significant and included interventions from all participating foreign ministers.
Abdel-Aati added, during an interview with Doria Atef, correspondent for "Cairo News Channel," on the program "Up Close with Amal Al-Hanawi," presented by journalist Amal Al-Hanawi, that the session began with a very important speech by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, which he had the honor to deliver on his behalf, confirming that it set the general framework for the conference discussions.
The Foreign Minister explained that the President's speech reflected a clear vision to enhance Russia-Africa cooperation and established a new phase of joint work between the two sides, noting that the speech was comprehensive and represented a clear work program for the upcoming stage.
Abdel-Aati pointed out that the speech defined future work paths between the two sides, whether regarding activating the Russia-Africa partnership or strengthening economic and trade relations, clarifying that the President emphasized the importance of increasing intra-trade and enhancing cooperation among southern countries, serving the interests of African peoples and achieving sustainable development.
The Minister confirmed that President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's speech served as a roadmap defining the framework for future work between the two sides, stressing Egypt's keenness to advance Russia-Africa relations towards broader horizons of fruitful and balanced cooperation, reflecting a clear vision to develop the partnership and enhance the interests of all parties participating in the forum.
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 5
Badr Abdel-Aati
👤 Person_MaleMinister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs
Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
👤 Person_MalePresident of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Russia-Africa Partnership Forum
🏛️ OrganizationForum that enhances cooperation between Russia and African countries
Egypt
📍 Location_CountryCountry in North Africa
Russia
📍 Location_CountryCountry in Europe and Asia
NOTABLE QUOTES 2
"The President's speech reflected a clear vision to enhance Russia-Africa cooperation and established a new phase of joint work between the two sides."
Context: Statement during an interview with Cairo News Channel
"President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's speech served as a roadmap defining the framework for future work between the two sides."
Context: Statement during an interview with Cairo News Channel