Egypt's Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit has described Iran as an influential power in the Islamic world, adding Cairo seeks improved relations with Tehran. "Turkey and Iran both are influential powers in the Arab world, and since Egypt is the center of Arab World's activities, it strives to keep the best of relations with these two [countries]," Aboul Gheit said on Thursday.
He urged Iran to deport Egyptian militants. "Some Egyptians have escaped to Iran and we ask the Iranian government to return these people to Egypt or expel them from Iran to improve understanding between Tehran and Cairo, Aboul Gheit was quoted by Fars news agency as saying.
Egypt and Iran have recently agreed to resume direct flights between their capitals for the first time after three decades.
Tehran and Cairo broke off diplomatic relations in the wake of Iran's Islamic Revolution in 1979.
He urged Iran to deport Egyptian militants. "Some Egyptians have escaped to Iran and we ask the Iranian government to return these people to Egypt or expel them from Iran to improve understanding between Tehran and Cairo, Aboul Gheit was quoted by Fars news agency as saying.
Egypt and Iran have recently agreed to resume direct flights between their capitals for the first time after three decades.
Tehran and Cairo broke off diplomatic relations in the wake of Iran's Islamic Revolution in 1979.
