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AFP – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said he supported Egyptian army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s bid for presidency, wishing him luck after holding talks in Moscow.
“I know that you, Mr. defence minister, have decided to run for president of Egypt,” Putin said. “It’s a very responsible decision… I wish you luck both from myself personally and from the Russian people.”