Russia, Egypt sign 17 intergovernmental agreements

Russia and Egypt have agreed to finalize 17 intergovernmental agreements, Konstantin Kosachev, chairman of the upper house of Russian parliament's foreign affairs committee, said, according to Sputnik. The results of the Russian delegation’s visit to Egypt “are substantial and specific … It was important for us to understand whether there was attitude for cooperation. We have undoubtedly noticed it,” Kosachev said. The specific agreements were not explained.