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TimesLIVE
5 days ago
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
Mikhail Bogdanov 'relieved of duties' as Russian deputy foreign minister
Russian deputy foreign minister Mikhail Bogdanov, who also served as Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's special representative to the Middle East and to Africa, was relieved of his duties on Wednesday at his own request, TASS news agency said. Bogdanov's departure, announced in a presidential decree, took place entirely at his own request for personal reasons, TASS quoted a source as saying. Bogdanov, 74, graduated from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations in 1974 in the Soviet era and immediately embarked on a diplomatic career as a regional specialist that took him to numerous capitals. He served as Russian ambassador to Israel from 1997-2002 and ambassador to Egypt from 2005 to 2011. Under Putin, he served as special presidential representative to the Middle East from 2012, and as special representative to Africa from 2014.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mikhail Bogdanov relieved of duties as Russian deputy foreign minister
(Reuters) -Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, who also served as Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's special representative to the Middle East and to Africa, was relieved of his duties on Wednesday at his own request, TASS news agency said. Bogdanov's departure, announced in a presidential decree, took place entirely at his own request for personal reasons, TASS quoted a source as saying. Bogdanov, 74, graduated from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations in 1974 in the Soviet era and immediately embarked on a diplomatic career as a regional specialist that took him to numerous capitals. He served as Russian ambassador to Israel from 1997-2002 and ambassador to Egypt from 2005 to 2011. Under Putin, he served as special presidential representative to the Middle East from 2012, and as special representative to Africa from 2014.
Straits Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Mikhail Bogdanov relieved of duties as Russian deputy foreign minister
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, who also served as Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's special representative to the Middle East and to Africa, was relieved of his duties on Wednesday at his own request, TASS news agency said. Bogdanov's departure, announced in a presidential decree, took place entirely at his own request for personal reasons, TASS quoted a source as saying. Bogdanov, 74, graduated from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations in 1974 in the Soviet era and immediately embarked on a diplomatic career as a regional specialist that took him to numerous capitals. He served as Russian ambassador to Israel from 1997-2002 and ambassador to Egypt from 2005 to 2011. Under Putin, he served as special presidential representative to the Middle East from 2012, and as special representative to Africa from 2014. REUTERS
Egypt Independent
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
FM, Russian diplomat discuss bilateral ties, regional developments
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty on Friday 16/5/2025 discussed in a meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and Africa Mikhail Bogdanov, the significant progress in bilateral ties in various fields. In this regard, the top Egyptian diplomat lauded cooperation with Russia in constructing the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant and establishing a Russian industrial zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, as well increasing Russian tourist arrivals. The pair tackled the accelerating developments in the Gaza Strip, where Abdelatty reviewed Egypt's efforts aimed at restoring the ceasefire in Gaza and allowing the immediate access of humanitarian aid into the Palestinian enclave. The foreign minister briefed Bogdanov on the Arab plan for the early recovery and reconstruction of Gaza, while reiterating Egypt's total rejection of any schemes to displace Palestinians from their homeland. Abdelatty underlined the necessity of reaching a permanent and just political solution to the Palestinian issue. The two sides probed the recent updates in Libya, as they agreed on the importance of preserving the North African country's security and stability, in addition to maintaining its unity and territorial integrity. Abdelatty and Bogdanov also exchanged views on the latest developments in Syria and Sudan.
Middle East
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// FM, Russian diplomat discuss bilateral ties, regional developments
CAIRO, May 16 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty on Friday discussed in a meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and Africa Mikhail Bogdanov, the significant progress in bilateral ties in various fields. In this regard, the top Egyptian diplomat lauded cooperation with Russia in constructing the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant and establishing a Russian industrial zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, as well increasing Russian tourist arrivals. The pair tackled the accelerating developments in the Gaza Strip, where Abdelatty reviewed Egypt's efforts aimed at restoring the ceasefire in Gaza and allowing the immediate access of humanitarian aid into the Palestinian enclave. The foreign minister briefed Bogdanov on the Arab plan for the early recovery and reconstruction of Gaza, while reiterating Egypt's total rejection of any schemes to displace Palestinians from their homeland. Abdelatty underlined the necessity of reaching a permanent and just political solution to the Palestinian issue. The two sides probed the recent updates in Libya, as they agreed on the importance of preserving the North African country's security and stability, in addition to maintaining its unity and territorial integrity. Abdelatty and Bogdanov also exchanged views on the latest developments in Syria and Sudan. (MENA) M R E/R G E
