Egypt s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi attended on Monday the conclusion of the Gulf Shield military drills, in which Egypt is participating along with 24 other Arab and Muslim countries
The seven-day military exercise was held in eastern Saudi Arabia under the auspices of King Salman Bin Abdel-Aziz.
The Egyptian president by received by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The military manoeuvres, which involved land, naval and air forces, included live ammunition exercises, clearing a chemical facility, naval vessel operations, targeting air force missile pads, and coastal defence operations.
President El-Sisi arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday to participate in the 29th Arab Summit, which started on Sunday.
El-Sisi addressed his Arab counterparts on Sunday on a number of issues of mutual interest, including Arab national security in light of recent developments.
