Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. According to the Egyptian leader's office, first of all, he congratulated the Russian leader on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation.
"President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which he expressed sincere congratulations on his re-election to a new term as president",
the press service of the President of Egypt said.
The leaders of the two countries also discussed the situation in the world, focusing especially on the situation in the Gaza Strip.
"The President presented Egyptian efforts to achieve a ceasefire, praising the Russian position in supporting the Palestinian problem",
the press service of the President of Egypt said.
During the telephone conversation, the two leaders agreed to continue mutual contacts at different levels.
Let us recall, as Vestnik Kavkaza previously reported, Egypt was admitted to BRICS in early January. The country intends to actively participate in the work of the association established in 2006. The first summit of the participating countries in an expanded format is planned to be held in October. It will be held in the capital of Tatarstan, Kazan.
