Egypt’s Ambassador to Moscow, Nazih Al-Najari met with the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and Special Presidential Envoy for the Middle East and Africa, Mikhail Bogdanov.
They discussed the evolving political scenario in Libya, and several other key Arab issues. This meeting indicates the ongoing engagement between the two nations, regarding critical global concerns.
According to a statement released by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, the two officials “reviewed the ongoing preparations for the upcoming Russia-Africa Summit.” The international gathering is set to take place in St. Petersburg on 27-28 July.
Another focal point of the discussion was the unfolding situation in Sudan. Bogdanov expressed his welcome of Egyptian efforts in this regard. He highlighted the outcomes of the summit by Sudan’s neighbours held in Cairo on 13 July. He articulated hope for the restoration of peace and stability in Sudan.
The meeting also touched on other regional issues, including developments in Palestine and Libya. It demonstrates the active role of Egypt in fostering diplomatic dialogues, working towards the stability of neighbouring countries like Libya and Sudan, and addressing other significant regional matters.
It offers insight into Egypt’s diplomatic strategies, and its crucial role in facilitating peace and stability in the region. Egypt remains committed to maintaining its active engagement in regional issues, further enhancing its diplomatic stature on the global stage.
Earlier this month, Libya’s Minister of Justice, Halima Abdel-Rahman met with the Russian Ambassador to Libya, Aydar Aganin.
During the meeting, they discussed strengthening cooperation with the Russian Justice Ministry. This is with a particular focus on legal realms, expertise exchange, and training, especially in judicial policing and judicial expertise.
Abdel-Rahman emphasized the profound relationship between the two nations; while the Ambassador described the potential collaboration as “constructive and aimed at consolidating judicial cooperation,” according to a statement from the Justice Ministry.
He also highlighted the similarities between the judicial systems, given that the judicial police in Russia also falls under the purview of the Justice Ministry.
Ambassador Aganin expressed confidence that the meeting would “facilitate an exchange of legal experiences and expertise between the two countries,” the statement relayed.