Egypt's Sisi discusses nuclear plant, grains trade with Russian officials

FILE PHOTO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (not pictured) at Al-Ittihadiya presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt January 30, 2023. Khaled Desouki/Pool via REUTERS

CAIRO, (Reuters) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks with high-ranking Russian officials on Sunday to discuss a Russian-built nuclear plant under construction on Egypt's north coast as well as grains supply and food security, Egypt's presidency said.

The meeting with officials including Russia's trade minister and a special envoy of President Vladimir Putin also addressed the establishment of a Russian industrial zone inside the Suez Canal's Economic Zone, among other investments, it added.