00:00Russian President Vladimir Putin affirmed that relations between Egypt and Russia are very strong.
00:05And based on trust and continued cooperation between the two countries
00:09He pointed out that there is always coordination and consultation with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
00:14Regarding the issues and crises in the Middle East
00:17Putin also said that Egypt has an important role in attempts to resolve crises in the region.
00:23Whether in the Palestinian or Iranian file
00:26He praised the efforts made by President Sisi to support stability and reach political solutions to crises.
00:32He added that Russia believes the real solution to the Palestinian issue is the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
00:40There is certainly significant agreement between Cairo and Moscow on a number of international issues.
00:45During a meeting with representatives of international news agencies in St. Petersburg
00:50Putin described President Sisi as a close friend of Russia.
00:54He stressed that Egypt is considered one of Russia's most important strategic partners in the Middle East
00:59The Russian president revealed that work is continuing on the Russian industrial zone project inside Egypt.
01:05In addition to progress in implementing the Dabaa nuclear power plant project
01:09Which is considered one of the largest cooperation projects between the two countries
01:12He explained that the first power unit at the Dabaa station is expected to enter service during 2027 or 2028
01:21He pointed out that the project represents an important step in the field of energy and electricity generation.
01:26Putin also confirmed that the volume of trade between Egypt and Russia is witnessing continuous growth.
01:31And that relations between the two countries are developing in many areas
01:34The economy, energy, education, tourism and technology sectors
01:38It is worth noting that the Dabaa nuclear power plant project is being implemented in cooperation with the Russian company Rosatom.
01:44This includes the construction of four modern nuclear reactors, each with a capacity of 1200 megawatts.
01:50The project is scheduled for full completion in the coming years to support Egypt's electricity and energy needs.
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