French President Emmanuel Macron (C) greets people as he walks alongside his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (CL) at the Khan al-Khalili market area in Cairo. AFP
Video clips and photos captured the two presidents walking through Al-Hussein Square, where the public warmly received them outside the iconic Al-Hussein Mosque and Shrine. They walked through the square, interacting with the crowd.
The two presidents greeted vendors and passersby while strolling through the Khan El-Khalili market.
El-Sisi and Macron later dined at one of the renowned local restaurants in the market.
French President Macron arrived in Cairo on Sunday evening to begin his official visit at President El-Sisi's invitation.
Macron's visit commenced with a tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. He visited areas already open to the public ahead of the museum's official opening on 3 July.
After the walk, Macron expressed his appreciation to El-Sisi for the warm welcome, which, he said, demonstrates the strong friendship between Egypt and France. "This fervor, these flags, this energy worthy of Khan El-Khalili: a vibrant tribute to the friendship that unites Egypt and France!" he wrote on his social media accounts.
On Monday, Macron is scheduled to attend a tripartite summit with President El-Sisi and King Abdullah II of Jordan to discuss the latest developments in Gaza.
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