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Putin says Russia-Egypt energy cooperation is expanding
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia and Egypt are expanding cooperation in several areas, including energy.
He spoke at a summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.
Putin highlighted a joint nuclear power plant project as one of the two countries’ largest projects.
He said it is financed mainly through multi-billion-dollar loans from the Russian state.
Putin described the project as progressing successfully with the support of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
He said he hopes el-Sisi will visit Moscow soon for the Russia-Africa forum.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia and Egypt are actively expanding cooperation, including in energy.
He cited construction of a nuclear power plant as one of their largest joint projects.
Putin said Russia is primarily financing the project through state loans worth billions of dollars.
He described the project as progressing successfully with support from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
Putin said he hoped el-Sisi would visit Moscow soon for the Russia-Africa forum.
- Who
- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Egypt are involved in the cooperation. Putin referred to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s support for the nuclear plant project.
- What
- Russia and Egypt are developing cooperation in several areas, including energy. Their joint projects include construction of a nuclear power plant.
- When
- Putin made the remarks on October 27, 2026.
- Where
- At the Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit. The summit’s location is not stated.
- Why
- Not stated
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Putin spoke about Russia-Egypt energy cooperation at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit.
Putin said he hoped Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi would visit Moscow for the Russia-Africa forum.
- Countries
- Russia and Egypt
- Joint project
- Construction of a nuclear power plant
- Financing
- Primarily through multi-billion-dollar state loans from Russia
- Project assessment
- Putin said it was progressing very successfully
- Forum
- Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit
What people are saying
Our cooperation with Egypt is developing very actively across many areas, including the energy sector. One of the largest joint projects is the construction of a nuclear power plant, which is being financed primarily through multi-billion-dollar state loans provided by Russia,
The project is progressing very successfully with the support of President [of Egypt Abdel Fattah] el-Sisi. And we very much hope to see him in Moscow soon for the Russia-Africa forum,