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Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi is due to be sworn in for a third consecutive six-year term as the country's leader. A Russian delegation led by the country's deputy navy commander Vladimir Kasatonov has arrived at the Eritrean port city of Massawa for bilateral talks.
He was re-elected in December with an astounding 89.6% of the vote, beating three other candidates It was welcomed on Monday by senior Eritrean military officials led by army chief Philipos Woldeyohannes and Culture and Sports Commission Commissioner Zemede Tekle.
His swearing-in ceremony will be held on Tuesday at the new parliament buildings near the capital, Cairo, partly state-owned newspaper Al-Ahram reported. The visit is part of the events marking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, local media report.
Mr Sisi, 69, first became president in 2014, a year after he had led the military's overthrow of his Islamist predecessor Mohammed Morsi. During their bilateral meeting, "issues of mutual interest" are set to be discussed, according to the Eritrean state television (ERi-TV).
He is credited with implementing several mega infrastructure projects during his tenure, but has also been criticised for a difficult economy marked by crippling debt and extreme inflation. The TV said the crew of the Russian warship that docked at Massawa port last Thursday for a five-day call toured historical sites in the city and played a friendly match against the Eritrean navy's football team.
The Egyptian pound has lost more than 50% of its value against the US dollar, creating a severe cost-of-living crisis. Eritrea has given diplomatic support to Russia in its war in Ukraine, including voting against resolutions condemning the invasion.
Human rights groups have also accused Mr Sisi of cracking down on critics.
His new term of six years is supposed to be his last, according to the country's constitution.
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