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We must cooperate to face difficult economic conditions, Sisi tells Egyptians
We must cooperate to face difficult economic conditions, Sisi tells Egyptians
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi reiterated on Saturday that Egypt is facing major economic challenges, saying authorities ...
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