“I want to draw your attention to the need for a thorough
investigation of the plane crash. It is in our common interest to determine all
the circumstances of this tragedy, to find and prosecute those who conceived
and carried out this monstrous terrorist act. As long as the terrorists remain
unpunished, the threat to the security of Russian citizens and Egyptian
citizens still exists,” said Viacheslav Volodin
Vyacheslav Victorovich
The Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation of the eighth convocation. Elected in single mandate constituency № 163 (Saratov constituency - Saratov Oblast)
at the meeting with Ali Abdel Aal.
“One of the serious steps in the development of relations between the countries is the resumption of regular flights between Moscow and Cairo,” the Chairman of the State Duma added.
He said that when it comes to strategic interaction, it is necessary to develop relations with a help of all the opportunities.
In this regard, Viacheslav Volodin stressed that the issue of legislative support for countering terrorism could become one of the priority areas of interaction between the parliaments of Russia and Egypt.
Ali Abdel Aal, in his turn, said that Egypt is looking forward to resume very soon flights between Russia and other Egyptian cities, like Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Egypt stressed that his country is open to direct dialogue with Russia: “We are ready to hear the opinion of the Russian side on the possibility of resuming flights to these airports. If there are any comments, we are ready to discuss it in the framework of a dialogue and open discussion. ”
“The number of Russian tourists has increased due to the resumption of direct flights between our capitals. I think it enhances the good cooperation between Russia and Egypt,” he concluded.
The Second International Forum ”Development of Parliamentarism“ is being held on July 1–3 on the initiative of the State Duma. This year, representatives from 132 states participate in the Forum. About 800 foreign guests and delegations from 14 international parliamentary organizations take part in the events. 41 speakers representing the national parliaments take part in the Forum.
The Forum will also hold the Parliamentary Conference “Russia-Africa”.
