Ahmed Attaf, Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, met with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, in Moscow during the 8th Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). An official statement indicated that the discussion focused on reviewing bilateral relations and exploring ways to enhance cooperation across all sectors in preparation for upcoming bilateral engagements. Both ministers also evaluated the current state of international relations and discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest, reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening their partnership and continuing coordination in international forums.