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Egypt to maintain trade ties with Russia despite challenges

St Petersburg, June 16 (UNI/Sputnik) Egypt’s Trade and Industry Minister Nevin Gamea told Sputnik on Thursday that Cairo would retain trade ties with Moscow despite persisting challenges.
"We have strategic plans despite challenges stemming from the ongoing crisis… Maritime and air cargo sectors are the most affected but we are working to fix them," she said on the sidelines of St Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Gamea said the two countries enjoyed a history of official and business-to-business ties. Egypt identified several sector where these ties would be deepened, including free trade talks with the Eurasian Economic Union.
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