Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi traveled to Moscow on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, to lead Egypt’s delegation at the third Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled for October 28 and 29, 2026. The official spokesperson for the presidency announced that this marks the Egyptian leader’s third participation in the summit format, following his presence at the inaugural gathering in Sochi in October 2019—co-chaired by Presidents El-Sisi and Vladimir Putin during Egypt’s presidency of the African Union—and the second summit held in Saint Petersburg in 2023.
President El-Sisi to Deliver Egypt’s Address at the Moscow Plenary Session
President El-Sisi is scheduled to deliver Egypt’s national address during the plenary session of the summit on the morning of Thursday, October 29, 2026, according to the presidency’s official spokesperson. Alongside the multilateral proceedings, the Egyptian leader will hold several bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the conference. Foremost among these diplomatic meetings is a high-level talk with Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin to address mutual ties and shared regional files.
Did You Know? President El-Sisi previously co-chaired the inaugural Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi in October 2019 alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin while Egypt held the presidency of the African Union.
Bilateral Trade Growth and Economic Ties With Russia
The diplomatic visit to Moscow coincides with a notable expansion in bilateral commerce between Cairo and Moscow. According to official trade data, overall trade exchange between Egypt and Russia climbed nearly 60 percent during the first seven months of 2026, reaching 5.5 billion dollars across all forms of exchange, up from 3.4 billion dollars in the corresponding period in 2025. Data shows Egyptian imports from Russia rose to 4.8 billion dollars in the first seven months of 2026 compared to 2.9 billion dollars in 2025, while Egyptian exports to Russia reached 613 million dollars compared to 563 million dollars over the same timeframe.
Discussions highlight necessity of political dialogue
According to the senator's public remarks, the ongoing discussions in the Russian capital highlight the necessity of political dialogue, de-escalation, and diplomatic solutions to mitigate humanitarian and economic repercussions across the region.
El-Sisi leads Egyptian delegation to Moscow summit
When and where is the third Russia-Africa Summit taking place?
The summit is taking place in the Russian capital of Moscow on October 28 and 29, 2026.
Who is leading the Egyptian delegation in Moscow?
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is leading Egypt’s delegation at the third Russia-Africa Summit.
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What are the primary diplomatic meetings scheduled on the sidelines of the summit?
President El-Sisi is scheduled to deliver an address during the plenary session on Thursday morning and hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
How might these bilateral discussions and trade figures shape broader economic cooperation between Cairo and Moscow in the coming months?
