Putin meets with el-Sisi
The Russian president said relations between Moscow and Cairo are developing based on the principles of respect and mutual assistance
The Russian president said relations between Moscow and Cairo are developing based on the principles of respect and mutual assistance
Russia and Egypt are actively developing cooperation, including in the energy sector, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) summit.
Aviation authorities from Russia and Egypt have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at increasing the number of flights between the two countries, Russia's Ministry of Transport announced.
Egypt purchased 5,600 tonnes of herring in Russia in H1 2026 compared to 100 tonnes for the same period of 2025, the Russian Fisheries Association (VARPE) said.
According to Egypt's Ministry of Tourism, the number of tourists travelling from Russia to Egypt rose by 23% in 2026 and could set a new record.
Starting next year, visa fees for tourists visiting Egypt will increase, with a standard visa priced at $33 and a digital visa at $39
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdelfattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit.
Prices for winter holidays in Egypt have risen by 10-20% for Russian tourists, with early booking discounts remaining an option.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty have had a phone call, during which they underscored the need to step up political and diplomatic efforts in order to ease tensions in the Persian Gulf region and reaffirmed their shared position on the need to resolve the Palestinian issue in accordance with UN resolutions, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Red Wings has submitted a request to Rosaviatsiya to operate flights from Moscow and Yekaterinburg to El Alamein, Egypt, starting this September.
The Egyptian leader expressed gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for the productive cooperation between Moscow and Cairo
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed the situation in the Middle East in a telephone conversation on Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that Moscow and Cairo might explore the establishment of a grain and energy hub in Egypt.
Russian is ready to help in resolving the ongoing Middle East conflict by resorting to peaceful efforts, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a telephone call with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty on Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
A Russian Emergencies Ministry aircraft has arrived from Egypt to Moscow with over 80 Russians, who left Israel via the land border, on board.
Türkiye and Abkhazia have emerged as the most popular spring travel destinations for tourists seeking vacations within a 100,000-ruble budget, according to industry data.
In January, Russian tourists traditionally choose vacations in warm climates. ATOR named the most popular destinations, with Egypt leading the list.
Vacations in Türkiye are now also cheaper, with prices decreasing by 1.6%
Russian aviation authorities recognize significant potential for developing air transportation between Russia and Egypt, with the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) planning to advance this initiative.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi took part in the ceremony on the occasion of installation of the reactor vessel of the first power generating unit of the El Dabaa nuclear power plant (NPP).