Belarus and Egypt Strengthen Ties on Foundation of Trust-based Relations

Strategic Insights -

Belarus and Egypt are deepening their relations, with a focus on intensified political contact, industrial, and technological cooperation. The countries have a strong foundation of trust-based relations between their leaders, with high-level visits and multiple joint initiatives. Belarus sees Egypt as a strategic partner and gateway to Africa, with opportunities for cooperation in various sectors.

Key Takeaways:

  • Belarus and Egypt have seen intensified political contact since 2014, with high-level visits including multiple trips by both leaders.
  • President Abdel Fattah El Sisi visited Belarus in 2019, while Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has visited Egypt in 1998, 2017, and 2020.
  • Belarus is ready to deepen industrial and tech cooperation with Egypt, citing new projects like animal feed and grain centers in Egypt using Belarusian equipment.
  • The countries are working on joint initiatives in water treatment and recycling, as well as joint tractor and machinery production.
  • Belarus is willing to collaborate on climate-resilient agriculture and water management with Egypt.
  • The country is also open to expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing and export with Egypt.
  • Belarus has strong tourism ties with Egypt, with about 100,000 Belarusian visitors annually facilitated by direct flights to Red Sea resorts.
  • Belarus supports Egypt's mediation efforts in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and is willing to assist in Gaza's reconstruction.
  • The country will host Palestinian children at a rehabilitation center in Belarus.

Statistics:

  • Since 2014, Belarus and Egypt have seen intensified political contact, with multiple high-level visits.
  • There have been 4 high-level visits by Belarusian leaders to Egypt: 1998, 2017, 2020, and an additional visit in 2019 by President Sisi.
  • 100,000 Belarusian visitors travel to Egypt annually, facilitated by direct flights to Red Sea resorts.

Sources:

  • Middle East News Agency (MENA)
  • Ambassador of Belarus to Egypt Sergei Terentiev