President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Cairo on Monday as part of an official visit during which he will hold talks with a number of Egyptian officials.
Araghchi arrived in Cairo, on Sunday evening, as part of the two countries' efforts to enhance political consultations and expand bilateral cooperation, Tasnim News Agency reported.
The Iranian official's visit focuses on exploring prospects for developing relations between Tehran and Cairo, discussing regional issues and the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Palestinian people, in addition to a number of international issues of mutual interest.
This visit comes amidst rapid regional developments and a mutual desire of the two countries to resume communication channels and coordinate positions on strategic issues in the region.