Evgeny Primakov handed over to the President of Egypt the invitation of Putin to visit Russia

The oral message of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin was today transferred to the President of Egypt Hosni Mubaraku, the head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of Russia Evgeny Primakov. "This message emphasizes that Egypt is a central partner and ally of Russia in the Middle East," Primakov said.

"The Russian leader noted the desire of Russia to develop ties with Egypt in various fields. He praised the results of the visit of Mubarak to Russia in 2001, which gave an impetus to the development of our relations. Putin confirmed the invitation to the President of the Arere to visit the Russian Federation on an official visit this year," said the President of the CCI of the Russian Federation.

According to ITAR-TASS, Primakov informed Mubarak about the work of the Russian-Arab business council, the first meeting of which ended the day before. The conversation also concerned the position in the post -war Iraq.