Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu arrived in Cairo on Monday, November 23, RIA Novosti reports with the reference to the Egyptian newspaper "Al-Ahram".
It is reported that Shoigu headed a delegation of 26 people. According to the newspaper, his visit will last two days. Russian minister will have a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
In recent years, military-technical ties between Egypt and Russia were intensified. In 2014, several contracts were concluded for the supply of Russian arms to Egypt totaling up to $ 3.5 billion.
It is reported that Shoigu headed a delegation of 26 people. According to the newspaper, his visit will last two days. Russian minister will have a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
In recent years, military-technical ties between Egypt and Russia were intensified. In 2014, several contracts were concluded for the supply of Russian arms to Egypt totaling up to $ 3.5 billion.
Sources: http://lenta.ru
Author: Anna Dorozhkina