Ashraf AboArafe
By Presidential Decree No. 107, issued on February 20, 2026, Georgiy Borisenko has been appointed Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, a move that reflects the leadership’s confidence in his extensive diplomatic experience and long-standing professional career.
Borisenko is considered one of the prominent figures in Russia’s diplomatic corps. He previously served as Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Arab Republic of Egypt, where he played a pivotal role in strengthening bilateral relations between Moscow and Cairo during his tenure.
His appointment as Deputy Foreign Minister marks a transition from diplomatic engagement in regional capitals to participation in high-level decision-making in Moscow. This shift underscores the importance of regional expertise in shaping Russia’s foreign policy, particularly toward the Middle East and North Africa.
The decision comes at a time of accelerating global transformations that demand seasoned diplomatic leadership — figures capable of understanding complex regional balances and managing sensitive files with political acumen and negotiation skill.
With this appointment, Borisenko’s experience, forged along the banks of the Nile, now returns to the core of Russian diplomacy, contributing to the contours of Moscow’s next phase on the international stage.
