The visit raised questions on what topics Egypt would discuss during the visit, and what would could be the benefits. Regarding topics that Al-Sisi will focus on, the president will review what Egypt has recently achieved, especially with its new national projects. Political science professor Hassan Nafaa told Daily News Egypt that the visit is of great importance for the two countries, as there were tensions between both countries that occurred after the ouster of Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated regime. The agreement, which was signed in 2005 between Egypt, the US, and Israel, grants duty-free entry to the US for products jointly manufactured by Egypt and Israel. Egypt is Africa’s biggest investment partner for the United States and its second largest investment partner in the Middle East after the United Arab Emirates.

Source: Daily News Egypt April 01, 2017 14:37 UTC