Egypt Ex-Assistant Foreign Minister Says Russia Firmly Supports Development Plans Of Cairo

Egypt Ex-Assistant Foreign Minister Says Russia Firmly Supports Development Plans of Cairo

The recent meeting of the Russian and Egyptian leaders has given a powerful impetus to the development of the Russian-Egyptian relations, and has also proved Russia's firm support of Egypt's development plans, Hussein Haridi, Egyptian ambassador and former assistant foreign minister, told Sputnik on Thursday

CAIRO (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 18th October, 2018) The recent meeting of the Russian and Egyptian leaders has given a powerful impetus to the development of the Russian-Egyptian relations, and has also proved Russia's firm support of Egypt's development plans, Hussein Haridi, Egyptian ambassador and former assistant foreign minister, told Sputnik on Thursday.

On Monday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi arrived in Russia for an official visit. On Wednesday, he held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Russian resort city of Sochi, which resulted in an agreement on comprehensive cooperation and strategic partnership.

"This summit gives a powerful boost to the development of bilateral relations in different areas. The presidents' meeting has showcased the importance of bilateral cooperation, as well as of the regional and international-level cooperation. Thus, concerning the bilateral level, the summit has proved that Russia firmly supports all the plans of Egypt's development. The creation of the first Egyptian nuclear power plant [NPP] is the best proof to this," Haridi said.

He emphasized that the agreement on comprehensive cooperation and strategic partnership showcased the two sides' commitment to "strategic alliance for developing all the aspects of the bilateral relations."

"Both political leaders [Sisi and Putin] fully recognize common threats, risks and problems. And the mutual interests of the countries call for a more intense cooperation for the sake of solving common problems," Haridi added.

Haridi added that the agreement was also a "strong message to all the states located worldwide and in the region."

During their narrow format meeting, Putin and Sisi discussed trade, middle East settlement, bilateral defense cooperation, and resumption of regular direct air services between the two countries. The Russian and Egyptian foreign ministries signed a memorandum on strategic political consultations.