Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Russian official Maxim Oreshkin met in Cairo on Monday to discuss the development of the Russian Industrial Zone within the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The talks, which included Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, focused on accelerating the implementation of the project to increase bilateral trade and investment.
Oreshkin, serving as Russia’s special representative for BRICS cooperation, also reviewed ongoing collaboration within the BRICS bloc. Officials from both nations explored expanding partnerships in sectors including automotive manufacturing, heavy industry, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence. The discussions aimed to facilitate technology transfer and localize production, reflecting a broader commitment to strengthening strategic economic ties between Cairo and Moscow.