Egypt, Russia highlight strengthening strategic partnership during Cairo talks

Cairo, Dec 19: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Friday that relations between Egypt and Russia have “witnessed a tangible upward trajectory in recent years,” reaching the level of a strategic partnership with “clear frameworks on the ground.” Abdelatty made the remarks at a joint press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Cairo. He welcomed Lavrov to Egypt, praising “the historical and distinguished relations that bind the two countries and are based on solid foundations.” The foreign minister highlighted Egypt’s hosting of the second ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, which he said contributes “to strengthening trilateral…