Russian President Vladimir Putin and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi participated in the ceremony of pouring concrete for the fourth reactor at the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. Putin stated, "Today we begin a new phase in the construction of the nuclear power plant in El-Dabaa, one of the most important projects between Russia and Egypt, which will contribute to the foundation of modern industries and create job opportunities for specialists." He continued, "In the last century, Soviet specialists significantly participated in the economic and defense sectors in Egypt and contributed to several projects like the High Dam."
Putin emphasized that "cooperation between Russia and Egypt is ongoing and developing. Egypt is a close friend and strategic partner." He added, "Our relations with Egypt are built on mutual respect, diversified partnership, and strategic cooperation, which was signed in 2018 in Sochi."
For his part, El-Sisi told Putin, "Thanks to your support and direct assistance, we have achieved all the goals we set in 2017." He added, "The establishment of the nuclear power plant in Egypt is a historic event for our country."
On Tuesday, the two presidents witnessed, via video link, the start of the concrete pouring for the foundation of the fourth power unit at the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant in Egypt. The construction works are being carried out by the Russian state company Rosatom.
