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Egypt studies BRICS-backed logistics hub for grains and vegetable oils
October 28, 2026 at 02:30 PM
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Egypt's supply minister announced in Moscow that Cairo is studying a logistics center linking food trade, storage, and processing with BRICS investors.
- Farouk said Egypt is studying developing a logistics center for grains and vegetable oils combining trade, storage, and manufacturing with BRICS investors.
- Farouk said the Russian industrial zone in Egypt offers an opportunity to deepen economic partnership through investment, production, and trade.
- Farouk said Egypt aims to expand exports to the Russian market and ensure regular shipping services and efficient payment arrangements.
- Farouk stressed improving direct links between ports, manufacturing sites, and distribution networks to lower handling and shipping costs.
- Farouk spoke at the 'Russian-African Agricultural and Industrial Alliance' session at the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in Moscow.
- Farouk called for clear partner responsibilities and coordination among companies, banks, ports, and shipping firms to ensure stable food supplies.


