Telephone conversation with President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi 2021-12-25 22:00:00 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. The heads of state exchanged heartfelt wishes on the coming New Year. They continued the discussion on current issues in Russian-Egyptian relations. The leaders praised the current level of bilateral cooperation in various fields, including the construction of Egypt’s first nuclear power plant El Dabaa and the establishment of a Russian industrial zone in the Suez Canal area. They expressed satisfaction that Egypt will take part in the St Petersburg International Economic Forum in June 2022 as a guest country. The presidents also covered certain international issues. Russia and Egypt acknowledged that they have similar approaches to reaching a political settlement in Libya. Vladimir Putin and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi agreed to maintain close contact.