Russia-Egypt Talks on the Sidelines of BRICS Meeting: Emphasis on a Peaceful Resolution to the Middle East Crisis

New Delhi – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held bilateral talks on Thursday on the sidelines of the ongoing BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi.

The two foreign ministers held detailed discussions on the latest situation in the Middle East and developments related to Iran. Both sides emphasised the need to seek a peaceful solution to the crisis and stressed that the international community’s efforts towards a sustainable long-term settlement must be intensified, taking into account the legitimate interests of the countries of the region.

In addition, the two sides also discussed a number of current issues related to the further development of multifaceted and mutually beneficial Russia-Egypt cooperation, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated. The talks are seen as part of the growing coordination among BRICS nations and the continuation of diplomatic initiatives for regional stability.