Egypt and Russia have
signalled their determination to work together at a meeting in Moscow to seal
new military,
political and economic ties.
As reported by Euronews, talks between
the two countries are being widely seen as part of Egypt’s shift to reduce
reliance on the United States. But Egypt’s Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmi said
the meeting was not against anyone but meant to diversify Cairo’s partners.
“Our bilateral relations are founded
on a solid basis with historic roots. We feel a friendly atmosphere and expect
to build our common future together in the interests of our countries and
people and to develop relations in all spheres from politics, to culture and
military cooperation,” said Fahmi.
The high-profile delegation includes
Egypt’s army chief, Field Marshall Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, who is on his first
trip abroad since ousting the country’s Islamist president. He is due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for
talks on Thursday.
