Russia, Egypt to negotiate flights to Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh at end of spring

The talks on resumption of air service between Russia and Egypt’s resorts of Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada will be launched at the end of spring or in the beginning of summer this year, Russia’s Transport Minister Maksim Sokolov said Wednesday.

"We have agreed with colleagues that after studying the accumulated experience we will meet for talks to consider further options of our cooperation," he said, adding that such talks are expected within 2-3 months after restart of flights between Moscow and Cairo, meaning "at the end of spring or in the beginning of summer."