Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, Tuesday to discuss Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, international efforts to reach a peace deal, and bilateral cooperation on food security and grain trade.Sybiha shared the details of the meeting on X, saying that he urged Egypt to support greater international pressure on Russia and a firm commitment to international law, adding that they have reviewed their bilateral agenda regarding the export of Ukrainian grain to Egypt.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official.“We discussed Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine, the battlefield situation, and diplomatic efforts to achieve a comprehensive peace,” Sybiha said, explaining that the progress toward long-term peace requires “increased pressure on the aggressor.”He continued: “I welcomed the de-escalation around the Strait of Hormuz, which is important for global economic stability, energy markets, and freedom of navigation.”Reportedly, both sides agreed to stay in close contact going forward, with Sybiha inviting Abdelatty to Kyiv.Stolen grain at the heart of Ukraine-Egypt tensionsThe bilateral meeting holds significant weight, given months of friction over Russian grain shipments. Speaking at the Black Sea Security Conference in Chisinau in March, Sybiha said Russia shipped roughly two million tons of stolen Ukrainian grain to international markets in 2025 alone – with approximately 40% of that total ending up in Egypt.