Russian Defence Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu held talks with the Minister of Defence and Military Industry of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Colonel General Ahmed Zaki. During the bilateral meeting, the parties discussed military and military-technical cooperation.
“Dear Mr. Minister, I am glad to welcome you to Moscow. We appreciate the striving of the Egyptian leadership in the development of all-round relations between our countries, including in the military field. Egypt is a reliable partner for us in North Africa and the Middle East. First of all, I would like to discuss with you topical issues of Russian-Egyptian military cooperation and further joint steps,” said Russian Defence Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu.