El Sisi meets Canadian senator, says committed to national harmony

Diplomacy is the order of the day in Egypt’s state-owned dailies: A meeting between President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Canadian Senate Speaker George Furey yesterday tops the front pages of Al Ahram, Al Gomhuria, and Al Akhbar this morning. Furey and El Sisi discussed Canada’s support for Egypt’s economic and social development, according to an Ittihadiya statement. Furey also met House Speaker Ali Abdel Aal, Ahram Online reports.

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