Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, held separate talks with his Russian and Polish counterparts on Saturday during the Sir Bani Yas Forum in the United Arab Emirates.

During his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Abdelatty reaffirmed Cairo’s commitment to its strategic partnership with Russia.

He highlighted the importance of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa Summit last October. He said the meeting reflected both countries’ keenness to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation.

The two ministers also discussed the impact of regional tensions on maritime security and international trade, particularly food security and grain supply chains.

Abdelatty stressed the need for intensified international efforts to safeguard freedom of navigation and secure maritime routes to ensure the smooth flow of trade and strategic goods.

100 years of relations with Poland

In his meeting with Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s appreciation for its historic relations with Poland, which will mark their centenary in 2027.

The two ministers also discussed developments in the Ukraine crisis. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s support for a peaceful settlement through dialogue and diplomatic means to end the conflict and its humanitarian and economic repercussions.

He also stressed the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation in the Black Sea and maintaining the stability of grain supply chains.