Good Morning Egypt 29 10 2026 Via Zoom , Dr , Mohamed Amer Internationa Relations Expert

Summary

The programme examined President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s participation in the third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow on 28–29 October. The discussion focused on how the summit might turn longstanding diplomatic commitments into practical projects and stronger economic ties.

International-relations expert Dr. Mohamed Amer argued that the summit comes amid a shift toward a more multipolar world, with African countries playing a more influential role. He said African priorities include partnerships that respect national sovereignty and support development plans under the African Union’s Agenda 2063, as well as stronger representation in international institutions and reform of the global financial system. He described a proposed Russia–Africa action plan for 2027–2029 as an opportunity to set clearer goals and measure progress.

Amer said Russia is seeking markets and investment opportunities in areas including grain, energy, nuclear technology and education. He suggested that cooperation could meet African needs in food, energy, technology and infrastructure, provided it produces concrete benefits rather than remaining at the level of promises. He characterized the 2026 summit as a move from establishing and consolidating the partnership, as earlier summits did, toward implementation—with financing, logistics and payment arrangements among the practical issues to address.

Egypt, Amer said, aims to present itself as both a reliable partner and an active link between Russia and African countries. Sisi’s participation, he said, would signal Egypt’s support for African development priorities, including food and energy security, industrialization and water security, while also reaffirming Egypt’s strategic ties with Russia and its policy of engaging with multiple partners. The summit’s reported participation by representatives of 48 African countries, he added, reflected the importance attached to relations with Russia and gave Egypt an opportunity to advance its role in the partnership.

On bilateral trade, Amer described Egypt as a potential manufacturing and export hub, citing its ports, infrastructure and access to African and Arab markets. He said Russian companies could manufacture in Egypt and export regionally, while Egypt could seek greater investment, jobs, technology transfer and industrial development. He also pointed to opportunities to expand Egyptian agricultural exports to Russia.

The discussion also covered the El Dabaa nuclear power plant, which Sisi had described as a prominent example of Egyptian–Russian cooperation. Amer said the project is planned to provide 4,800 megawatts, with electricity generation from the first units targeted for the end of 2028 and completion of the plant by 2030. He argued that it could diversify Egypt’s energy supply, support a skilled domestic workforce and strengthen the country’s capabilities in peaceful nuclear energy.

Presenters and Contributors

• Dr. Mohamed Amer — International-relations expert and guest contributor.
• Hanan Shanei — Presenter named for the following Press Insight segment.
• Gaam — Presenter named for the programme’s next segment; the spelling is as rendered in the subtitles.
• Programme host — The host of this interview is not clearly identified in the subtitles.