Egypt and Russia Seek to Strengthen Ties
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Russian President Vladimir Putin completed a two-day visit to Egypt on Tuesday, marking his first international official trip of 2015. During the visit, new agreements were signed between the two countries concerning atomic energy, free trade, and the development of a Russian industrial zone around the Suez Canal. The countries' presidents also discussed how to further deal with the escalating violence in the Middle East.