Subsequently, a press conference was held where they witnessed the signing of a number of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and agreements, worth €400 million ($472 million), in a bid to boost bilateral cooperation between both countries.At the press conference, Macron said that everyone can talk about human rights in Paris; however, when you are in a different country you have to be aware of this country’s conditions and the challenges it is facing. Talking about Egypt, the French president explained that there are three dimensions of the human rights framework in Egypt, including combating terrorism, terrorist groups, and violent radicalism. Meanwhile, there are 160 French corporations operating on Egyptian soil; employing more than 30,000 Egyptians in all fields.Sisi’s visit is the first official one to the Elysee Palace since Macron took office and the third to France. In November 2014, the Egyptian president paid an official visit for three days, during which he met with former President François Hollande. In November 2015, Sisi attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 21, in Paris.

Source: Egypt Today October 26, 2017 12:45 UTC