Three people were killed and 36 injured in clashes across Egypt on Friday, as thousands of supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi took to the streets to protest against the military-backed government. Two policemen were killed in Cairo and a civilian died in the coastal city of Port Said. Source Haaretz
Russia has signed an estimated $2 billion contract for the supply of about 12 Su-35 multi-role fighter jets to Egypt. Source: Defenseworld
Meeting in Russia’s Black Sea resort of Sochi, the Russian and Egyptian presidents have signed what officials describes as a strategic cooperation treaty designed to increase trade, military, and other ties between the two nations. Source: Radio Free Europe
Egypt is working on a new model for future oil and natural gas production contracts in undeveloped areas to spur exploration and help become self-sufficient in energy, oil ministry and company officials said. Source: Bloomberg
