Egypt will not accept Russian grain exported from the temporarily occupied territories and will increase imports from Ukraine - Zelenskyy
Kyiv • UNN
The President of Egypt confirmed to Zelenskyy the refusal of grain from the occupied territories. The country will increase imports from Ukraine and strengthen technical cooperation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, during which the parties discussed economic cooperation and the security situation in the world. The head of state announced this on Telegram, writes UNN.
I spoke with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. The President informed that Egypt will no longer accept grain exported by Russia from our temporarily occupied territories and, at the same time, is interested in increasing grain imports from Ukraine. Thank you for this decision
Egypt is also ready to make efforts to achieve a dignified peace. The parties agreed that the foreign ministers would maintain further contact.
During the conversation, the leaders also discussed the situation in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region, including its impact on global oil markets.
Zelenskyy informed his Egyptian counterpart about the results of negotiations with countries in the region and emphasized Ukraine's potential in military-technical cooperation. Kyiv is ready to develop this direction with Egypt as well.
Separately, the parties discussed prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation in other areas.