Egypt - Russia-Africa Summit
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived in Moscow on Wednesday, October 28, to lead Egypt's delegation at the third Russia-Africa Summit, with talks scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin.
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President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrives in Moscow to lead Egypt's delegation at the third Russia-Africa Summit.
Key Highlights
Moscow visit: El-Sisi leads Egypt's delegation at the third Russia-Africa Summit
Kremlin talks: El-Sisi and Putin are scheduled to hold bilateral and expanded discussions
Russia-Africa: Egypt will address the summit's plenary session on Thursday
El Dabaa: The visit includes engagement linked to the nuclear power project implemented by Rosatom
Strategic ties: The visit combines bilateral Egypt-Russia talks with broader African diplomacy
Moscow Visit at a Glance
WEDNESDAY — KREMLIN TALKS
Bilateral and expanded discussions between El-Sisi and President Vladimir Putin
THURSDAY — RUSSIA-AFRICA SUMMIT
Egypt's address at the plenary session and participation in summit discussions
EL DABAA COOPERATION
Nuclear energy cooperation remains a major pillar of Egypt-Russia strategic relations
El-Sisi was received at Vnukovo International Airport by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko, Russian Ambassador to Egypt Artur Lyukmanov, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Department of State Protocol Igor Bogdashev, Egyptian Ambassador to Russia Hamdy Shaaban and members of the Egyptian embassy in Moscow.
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Scenes from President El-Sisi's arrival at Vnukovo International Airport at the start of his Moscow visit.
Bilateral Ties and African Diplomacy
El-Sisi's Moscow visit brings together direct strategic talks with Russia and Egypt's participation in a wider diplomatic platform connecting Moscow with African states.
El-Sisi and Putin at the Kremlin
The Egyptian and Russian presidents are scheduled to meet at the Kremlin on Wednesday evening, beginning with bilateral talks followed by an expanded meeting involving delegations from both countries.
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El-Sisi's program in Moscow includes high-level bilateral talks alongside Egypt's participation in the Russia-Africa Summit.
The discussions come as Cairo and Moscow continue to expand cooperation across political, economic and strategic sectors.
Following the talks, El-Sisi is expected to attend a reception hosted by Putin for African heads of state and delegations participating in the summit.
A Strategic Cairo-Moscow Relationship
The presidential talks provide an opportunity to advance bilateral cooperation while coordinating positions on wider regional and international issues.
El Dabaa and Nuclear Energy Cooperation
El-Sisi's official program also includes engagement related to Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation, Rosatom, which is implementing Egypt's El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant project.
The project remains one of the most significant pillars of economic and technological cooperation between Egypt and Russia, linking the bilateral relationship to Egypt's long-term energy strategy.
Egypt at the Russia-Africa Summit
El-Sisi is scheduled to attend the summit's plenary session on Thursday and deliver Egypt's address, setting out Cairo's vision for strengthening cooperation between Russia and African countries.
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The Moscow visit combines Egypt-Russia bilateral engagement with Cairo's role in the third Russia-Africa Summit.
The Egyptian president is also expected to participate in further summit discussions as African leaders and Russian officials address political, economic and development cooperation.
Egypt Between Russia and Africa
The visit places Egypt's strategic partnership with Russia alongside Cairo's broader role in shaping cooperation between Moscow and the African continent.
The visit therefore combines high-level bilateral diplomacy with Egypt's participation in a wider Russia-Africa framework focused on political coordination, economic cooperation and development.
Wed, Oct. 28, 2026
