Egypt close to securing deal for up to 100 South Korean FA-50 light attack aircraft
Egypt is in advanced negotiations with South Korea to buy up to 100 FA-50 light attack aircraft, Egyptian Ambassador to
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday hosted Libyan military leader Khalifa Haftar, who controls the country's east, for their first meeting since September 2021. According to a report by AFP, Sisi's office said that during their talks he stressed Egypt's commitment to "ensuring the unity and cohesion of Libya's national institutions". Sisi also urged "coordination between all Libyan parties to crystallize a comprehensive political roadmap" towards long-overdue parliamentary and presidential elections.
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