Russia's Putin in Cairo for talks with Egypt's Sisi

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding talks with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, at the start of a two-day visit to Cairo.

Both men are seeking to boost bilateral ties, with Mr Putin emphasising Egypt's status as Russia's "trusted partner".

He presented Mr Sisi with a Kalashnikov AK-47 rifle when he arrived on Monday.