Egypt turns to Russia to combat terrorism
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, making his second
visit to Moscow in three months, says he hopes for Russia's help in combating
terrorism in the region.
El-Sissi's visit highlights Moscow's attempts to expand its
influence in Egypt at a time when Egyptian-United States relations have soured
in the aftermath of the ouster of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi, reports AP.
Opening the talks in the Kremlin on Wednesday, el-Sissi said
"the Egyptian people" are hoping for broader ties with Russia in all
areas, particularly in fighting terrorism in the Middle East.
Putin and el-Sissi are also expected to hammer out the
details of a joint project to build Egypt's first nuclear power station.
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