Egypt and Russia discuss regional tensions and maritime security

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum in the United Arab Emirates.

The meeting addressed the impact of regional tensions on maritime security and international trade, as well as their effects on food security and grain supply chains.

Abdelatty stressed the importance of intensifying international efforts to ensure freedom of navigation and secure maritime corridors, in order to maintain the smooth flow of trade and the supply of strategic goods.