Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin met with Egyptian Ambassador to Moscow Hamdy Shaaban to discuss the situation surrounding the Ukraine crisis, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported.
During the conversation, the Egyptian diplomat was provided with a comprehensive explanation of Russia's fundamental positions on resolving the conflict, the ministry's statement noted.
The sides also discussed issues of global food security, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Both parties confirmed their commitment to the further development of fruitful cooperation between Russia and Egypt.
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Based on materials from TASS