MOSCOW, May 9 (MENA) - Trade turnover between Russia and Egypt climbed by 30% in 2024, reaching a record of $9 billion, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, adding that it gained another 80% in the first two months of this year, TASS news agency reported.

Putin called Egypt one of Russia's key partners in Africa.

"Today the Russian-Egyptian relations are developing successfully. Our cooperation is diversified, based on provisions of the treaty on comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation. Egypt is one of Russia's key partners in Africa," Putin added.

Today Moscow and Cairo foster a regular and meaningful political dialogue, Putin noted.

"Our countries coordinate approaches to relevant international issues, including the situation in the Middle East," said the Russian president. (MENA)

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