Egypt and Russia conclude joint naval exercise in Mediterranean
Egypt and Russia have concluded their joint naval exercise, Bridge of Friendship, held over several days in the Mediterranean, according
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi told Donald Trump the world is counting on him to secure a “permanent and historic peace” between Israelis and Palestinians, according to AFP. The telephone call on Saturday, the first since Trump proposed relocating Gazans to Egypt and Jordan—a plan both nations reject—also covered Egypt’s role in hostage negotiations. The leaders exchanged invitations for state visits and emphasized ongoing U.S.-Egypt cooperation.
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