# Putin: Russia takes Egypt’s position into account in shaping Middle East policy

https://mins.news/en/item/54945

- TASS, 2026-09-11 16:53 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2186367

> Russia considers Egypt’s position when formulating its Middle East policy and its broader approach to Africa, President Vladimir Putin said. Meeting Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, Putin called the talks highly relevant for bilateral consultations and international issues.

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