FM meets with representatives of the Egyptian community in Russia

CAIRO – 15 September 2024: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty visited the Egyptian Embassy in Moscow, where he met with all embassy staff and technical offices, as well as representatives of the Egyptian community in Russia, on the first day of his visit on Sunday.

In a statement, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Tamim Khallaf stated that Minister Abdelatty emphasized the state's commitment to supporting Egyptians abroad, which is a top priority for the Ministry.

The Minister outlined Egypt's foreign policy vision and the Ministry's focus on boosting the national economy, attracting investment, and increasing development projects. He also sought feedback from community representatives on enhancing bilateral ties.

The spokesperson further noted that during his meeting with the diplomatic staff, the Minister stressed the importance of delivering services efficiently and promptly to both Egyptian citizens and foreigners visiting the mission.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty departed for Moscow on a bilateral visit designed to enhance relations between the two countries, on Sunday, said the Egyptian Ministry in a statement.

During his visit, Abdelatty is expected to engage in discussions with senior Russian officials to explore ways to advance bilateral cooperation, exchange perspectives on various mutual interests, and meet with leaders of the Egyptian community in Russia.

The trade exchange between Egypt and Russia marked an increase of 14 percent, to record $5.1 billion from January to November 2023, compared to $4.5 billion in 2022, according to data released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) on 28 January 2024.

During the first 11 months of 2023, Egypt's exports to Russia valued at $469 million, showing a decrease of 13.7 percent, compared to $543 million in 2022.