Brazil’s VP pays a visit: President Abdel Fattah El Sisi yesterday met with Brazilian Vice President Hamilton Mourão, according to an Ittihadiya statement. The pair discussed strengthening bilateral relations in security and trade, and encouraging Brazilian investment and tourism to Egypt. They also touched on regional issues including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, developments in Libya and Tunisia, and the ongoing dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

Mourão also met with Defense Minister Mohamed Zaki, according to an Armed Forces statement. The two discussed strengthening military cooperation.

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