OPEN// FM, Russian diplomat discuss bilateral ties, regional developments
CAIRO, May 16 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty on Friday discussed in a meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and Africa Mikhail Bogdanov, the significant progress in bilateral ties in various fields.
In this regard, the top Egyptian diplomat lauded cooperation with Russia in constructing the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant and establishing a Russian industrial zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, as well increasing Russian tourist arrivals.
The pair tackled the accelerating developments in the Gaza Strip, where Abdelatty reviewed Egypt's efforts aimed at restoring the ceasefire in Gaza and allowing the immediate access of humanitarian aid into the Palestinian enclave.
The foreign minister briefed Bogdanov on the Arab plan for the early recovery and reconstruction of Gaza, while reiterating Egypt's total rejection of any schemes to displace Palestinians from their homeland.
Abdelatty underlined the necessity of reaching a permanent and just political solution to the Palestinian issue.
The two sides probed the recent updates in Libya, as they agreed on the importance of preserving the North African country's security and stability, in addition to maintaining its unity and territorial integrity.
Abdelatty and Bogdanov also exchanged views on the latest developments in Syria and Sudan. (MENA)
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