Egypt, Benin ink cooperation deals
The ministers inked the deals following their talks in the Foreign Ministry's premises in the New Administrative Capital.
The deals included an agreement on visa exemptions for diplomatic passport holders and a memorandum of understanding on training of diplomats, among others.
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