The Russian president explained to his Egyptian counterpart the objectives of the military operation in that country and the progress of negotiations between the parties, the statement said.

Al Sisi thanked Putin for the efforts made to evacuate his country’s citizens from the area of clashes.

On the other hand, the heads of state spoke in favor of continuing close bilateral cooperation in the tourism and agriculture sectors.

They also discussed the possibility of strengthening the strategic partnership between Russia and Egypt, including the implementation of important joint projects in nuclear energy and industry.

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