Defence minister conveys message from Sisi to Hollande

Defense Minister Sedki Sobhi handed over his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian a letter from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to his French counterpart Francois Hollande.

This came during Sobhi's meeting on Thursday with Le Drian in Paris in which they discussed boosting bilateral relations and the latest developments in the Middle East.

Sisi's letter pointed out at the deep-rooted relations between Egypt and France.

On Wednesday evening, Sobhi arrived in Paris on a several-day official visit. 

The visit comes as part of efforts to promote cooperation between France and Egypt. 

During the visit, the defense minister received the "Gamal Abdel Nasser" Mistral-class carrier

Source ; MENA