Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was welcomed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday (October 30) to hold bilateral talks to strengthen ties between the two countries.
Al-Sisi and Merkel are expected to discuss cooperation, international and regional issues of common interest, as well as terrorism and illegal immigration. The meeting happens as Merkel hosts the G20 Compact with Africa conference, intended to promote private investment in Africa.
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