A Russian security delegation left Egypt on Monday after a six-day visit, during which the delegation inspected the security measures undertaken by Egyptian authorities at Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh airports, in order to resume direct flights between the two countries. The delegation, which included seven members and took five days to complete the inspection, is expected to draft a report on the security measures in Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh airports. This visit was among several visits by Russian delegations to check on the security measures at Egypt’s airports, amid continuous promises of resuming direct flights between Egypt and Russia soon. Based on this report, direct flights between Cairo and Moscow may resume. Although direct flights are suspended, it did not have a significant negative effect on bilateral relations between Egypt and Russia.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 17, 2017 12:40 UTC