OPEN// President Sisi arrives home after participation in 34th Arab Summit
CAIRO, May 17 (MENA) - President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Saturday arrived home from the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, after taking part in the 34th Arab Summit, according to Presidential Spokesman Mohamed el Shennawy. (MENA)
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