Sisi confirms strategic relations between Moscow and Cairo – Middle East Monitor

The Egyptian president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, confirmed that the relations between Cairo and Moscow are strategic, as established by his visit to the Russian Federation.

Duration of his meeting with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, at the Kremlin, the Egyptian president said: “He really wanted to attend the celebration events in Moscow on the occasion of Victory Day. My visit points to Russia.” The Egyptian president said that Russia and Egypt are strengthening contact and maintaining regular political discussions.

President Al-Sisi arrived in Moscow on Thursday to attend Russia’s celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany and its allies in World War II.

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On Friday, Al-Sisi participated in the military parade that marked the 80th anniversary of the Great Victoria in the Red Square in the Russian capital, Moscow, had the presence of Russian President Vladimir Putin and several leaders and presidents. He also participated in a lunch organized by the Russian president in honor of the leaders and presidents who participated in the celebration.

The forces of the Egyptian Military Police participated in the parades in the Red Square, while the Egyptian president stopped on the podium when the Egyptian forces passed, showing great interest in the first appearance of the troops in the Red Square during the Russian military parade.

The Egyptian president with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in Moscow outside his attendance at the 80th Victory Day celebrations.

The ambassador of the Egyptian presidential spokesman, Mohamed El-Shennawy, said on Friday that Al-Sisi “exchanged friendly conversations with several leaders of the countries that participate in the celebrations of the Day of Victory in the Russian capital, president, including Presidental, President, President, Capital, President, including Capital, Republic of China.

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