DIPLOMACY AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL AND ITS EFFECT ON THE RUSSIAN-EGYPTIAN RELATIONS (2014-2016)

The article discusses the main features of the development of the Arab Republic of Egypt policies, after the difficult political and social circumstances that was associated with what so-called “Arab Spring” (25th of January Revolution in Egyptian literature). Starting from the date of inauguration of President Abdel Fattah Egypt’s Al-Sisi, we can talk about a new stage in the Egyptian foreign policy priorities that can be characterized by the diversification of allies including strengthening the relations with the Russian Federation in different fields as a strategic priority. Russia was the first destination to President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi to a foreign country rather than the Arab world. The mutual interest of Russia and Egypt is reflected in the frequency of meetings between the two heads of state (4 Summit Meetings in 13 months), contributing to strengthening of bilateral cooperation in different fields, in particular the establishment of a Russian industrial zone in Egypt, the construction of a nuclear power plant, expansion of cooperation in the military-technical sphere. The author establishes the characteristics of diplomacy at the high and the highest level (Summit) in the Russian-Egyptian relations, and analyzes the outcomes of those meetings that reflect the foreign policy priorities of the two friendly countries in the way that serves the interests of the Arab Republic of Egypt as a regional power in the Middle and the interests of the Russian Federation as a global power.

Arab Countries, Al-Sisi, President Putin, Middle East, Diplomacy, Egypt, Russia, Bilateral Relations, Negotiation