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Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi will meet with France’s Prime Minister Manuel Valls who will be in Cairo for two days to discuss cooperation on war against terrorism and economic ties.

The arms deal by Egypt worth 1.2 billion with France has army equipment such as fighter jets, warships and aircraft carriers.

Egypt’s President has visited France numerous times since he was elected. The two countries last year trade was worth at least 3 billion dollars.