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Ukraine and Egypt are strengthening ties: what the ministers agreed on

Ukraine and Egypt are strengthening ties: what the ministers agreed on

Anna Kramarenko Editor-in-Chief

18 April 2026, 11:30

Ukraine and Egypt are strengthening ties: what the ministers agreed on — Andriy Sybiga and Badr Abdelatty

Ukraine and Egypt have agreed to work more closely together in the economic and security spheres. During the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, talks were held between the foreign ministers of both countries, aimed at strengthening their partnership

This was announced by Andriy Sibiga, Ukraine’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, following a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty

Security and shared challenges

The parties discussed in detail the current security challenges facing Ukraine and the Middle East. During the dialogue, the ministers agreed that stability in these regions is interdependent.

Economic partnership and trade development

Particular attention was paid to expanding bilateral cooperation. Among the key areas of mutual interest, the following were highlighted:

Agriculture: prospects for increasing cooperation in the agricultural sector;
Trade: boosting trade flows between the countries;
Economy: the development of other sectors that will contribute to strengthening inter-state ties.

The meeting participants also explored opportunities for further strategic strengthening of the partnership between Ukraine and Egypt.

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