As a precondition for the resumption of flights, Russia called for considerably tightening security measures at Egyptian airports. According to the agreement, the two companies allowed to work between the two countries are the Russian Aeroflot and the Egyptian EgyptAir, which has not yet decided when to resume its flights to Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin approved in January the resumption of regular air traffic between Moscow and Cairo, taking effect from January 2. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich said on Monday that an aviation security agreement between Russia and Egypt has been prepared, and Moscow expects Cairo to sign it. “Initially, we said that there should be a security agreement,” he said.

Source: Egypt Independent January 31, 2018 09:56 UTC