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Russia, Egypt call for international anti-terror coalition

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) speaks to Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi during a meeting in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on August 26, 2015. (AP)

During his second visit to Moscow in the last two months, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. They discussed a wide range of topics, including an international anti-terrorism coalition.

“We underline the fundamental importance of the formation of a broad anti-terrorist front involving key international players and regional countries, including Syria,” Putin said after the meeting with Sisi in Moscow on Wednesday. 

Putin added that both countries share “common views” on the importance of stepping up the war on terrorism, especially against the Daesh Takfiris.

“The Egyptian people hope to see improvements in the cooperation between us and Russia in different fields, including the economy... [and] the fight against terror in a region suffering from terrorism,” said Sisi. “It has an impact on our region’s stability and security. Not just in some countries, but in the entire region and possibly the whole world.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi shake hands after their talks in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on August,26 2015. (AP)

Egyptian nuclear plant with Russian technology

The two presidents also discussed the construction of a nuclear power plant in Egypt.

They had signed several agreements for the project back in February. 

“One of the largest bilateral projects is the construction of a nuclear power plant in Egypt using Russian technology. Experts of both countries are completing the development of practical aspects concerning the construction of this station,” Putin said.

He also talked about the delivery of Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft to Egypt. “The issue of deliveries of Sukhoi Superjet aircraft for the needs of the Egyptian national airline is being worked out.” 


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