The egyptian swiss Group for Pasta, Milling, and Concentrates participated in the 2026 Russian World Grain and Pulses Forum, held on January 26–27, with high-level participation from agriculture ministers, government officials, leading global grain trading companies, representatives of international organizations, and agricultural market experts.
egyptian swiss’s participation in this prominent international event reflects its commitment to maintaining an active presence on global dialogue platforms focused on grain markets and food security, while reinforcing its role as a key partner in Egypt’s food industry—particularly amid the rapid changes affecting global wheat, corn, and soybean trade.
Eng. Ahmed El Sebaie, General Manager of the egyptian swiss Group for Pasta, Milling, and Concentrates, stated that the forum is one of the leading platforms for discussing the future of grain and pulse markets, noting that it was organized under the auspices of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture, with participation from top Russian producers and exporters, alongside leading international buyers, including Egypt.
El Sebaie added that Egypt’s strong presence at such events reflects the country’s significant weight in the global grain market as one of the world’s largest wheat importers. He emphasized that maintaining stable strategic relations with Russia is a top priority, given its pivotal role as the largest wheat supplier to the Egyptian market.
During his speech at the conference, he highlighted that wheat remains the most sensitive commodity in Egypt’s food security system. He noted that Russia accounted for approximately 59% of Egypt’s wheat imports in 2025, underlining the importance of continued coordination and cooperation with Russia to ensure supply stability and balanced prices amid geopolitical challenges and global supply chain fluctuations.
