Lee arrived in Cairo from Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, on the second leg of his four-nation trip, which will also take him to South Africa and Turkey.
The two leaders are expected to discuss ways to expand trade, investment and cultural exchanges as this year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Defense industry cooperation is a key pillar of the partnership, highlighted by Egypt’s US$1.7 billion contract with Korean defense firm Hanwha Aerospace to procure K9 self-propelled howitzers and other military equipment.
The two countries are also expected to sign memorandums of understanding to enhance practical cooperation during the summit.
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