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
King Mohammed VI has extended an invitation to French President Emmanuel Macron for an official visit, following France's declaration of support for Morocco's sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara territory, according to Reuters.
In a letter, the King welcomed Paris's "clear support" for Morocco's claim over the region. The Western Sahara dispute, ongoing since 1975, involves Morocco, which considers the territory its own, and the Algeria-backed Polisario Front, which seeks independence.
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