El-Sisi in Moscow for Russia-Africa Summit
Egypt and Russia will discuss economic cooperation, investment, and food security at the summit.
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi arrived in Moscow on October 28 for the third Russia-Africa Summit, where he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. The summit, running from October 28-29, aims to expand cooperation and economic opportunities between African nations and Russia. Discussions are expected to cover trade, investment, energy, agriculture, security, and technology.
Egypt and Russia have strengthened economic ties, with bilateral trade reaching approximately USD 10.5 billion in 2025, more than double the 2021 figure. Key exchanges include Russian wheat and metal products for Egyptian fruit and vegetables. Russia's state nuclear company, Rosatom, is also constructing the El Dabaa nuclear power plant in Egypt.
This meeting follows previous summits in Sochi in 2019 and St. Petersburg in 2023. Egypt is a significant economic partner for Russia in Africa, with cooperation extending to industrial development and energy supplies.
Why it mattersPresident El-Sisi is meeting with President Putin to advance economic cooperation, investment, and food security discussions.