Russian airborne units arrived in Egypt on Sunday to take part in the first joint military counter-terrorism exercise in the Egyptian desert entitled Defenders of Friendship 2016. Up to 300 servicemen will participate in this parachute operation held during the course of the joint exercise, according to the Russian ministry statement. The joint military exercises are based on earlier agreements between Moscow and Cairo. In early September, a military delegation from Egypt headed to Russia for meetings and discussions on bilateral military cooperation between the two countries. During the previous visits, the two countries signed several agreements for the renovation of military production factories in Egypt.

Source: Daily News Egypt October 16, 2016 12:56 UTC