Egypt (Washington Insider) - Egypt’s Foreign Minister Bad Abdelatty spoke at the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Cairo on Dec 20, 2025, emphasising Egypt-Russia-Africa cooperation, UN-based reforms, Action Plans 2023–2026 and 2026–2029, and African representation.
As the State Information Service reported, Cairo hosted the 2nd ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum on December 20, 2025. Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Bad Abdelatty, spoke on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. He said Egypt is committed to building a fair and stable international system.
Abdelatty also said it should follow the United Nations Charter and relevant UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions. He added that Egypt and Russia share this vision and support a world free from interference in domestic affairs and with full respect for territorial integrity.
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The minister said the conference is a key step to implement the Africa-Russia Partnership Forum’s Action Plan for 2023–2026. He added that it is also an opportunity to start drafting the next Action Plan for 2026–2029, which will be approved at the third Africa-Russia summit.
Abdelatty said reform of the international system must be based on justice and balance. He added that global institutions should reflect true multilateralism instead of old inequalities. The minister highlighted that Africa’s population, economy, and political influence should be fully represented in major international decision-making.
He called for greater African participation in global financial institutions. Abdelatty also stressed the need for UN Security Council reform, in line with the Ezulwini Consensus and decisions of the Sirte Summit. He said African countries must have a stronger voice in matters of global peace and security.
The minister emphasised the importance of regular political dialogue between African countries and international partners, including Russia. He said these talks help build mutual understanding, strengthen trust, and coordinate positions on regional and global issues. Abdelatty said such dialogue is key for collective action, regional stability, and sustainable development in Africa.
Abdelatty noted Egypt’s strong partnership with Russia. The partnership began while Egypt was the president of the African Union, and the first Africa-Russia summit was in Sochi, co-chaired by President El-Sisi and President Putin. He stated that this momentum towards strengthening African-Russian relations continued with the St. Petersburg summit in 2023.