Sisi heads for Russia on state visit

CAIRO, Oct 15 (MENA) - President Abdel Fattah El Sisi headed for Moscow on Monday on a three-day visit to Russia for talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

The summit will tackle boosting bilateral relations and other issues of mutual interest.

The talks come as part of strategic partnership between the two countries.

Sisi will also hold talks with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and other senior officials on boosting economic cooperation.