“Our President (Vladimir Putin. -
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) traditionally takes part in this event, and the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will participate with him.
He will be on the podium.
And also the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, in the format of a video conference call, ”RIA Novosti quotes Ushakov.
A large delegation from Egypt will arrive at the forum, according to the presidential aide.
It included official representatives of the state, businessmen, and was headed by the Minister of Industry and Trade Nevin Gamia.
Earlier, presidential aide Ushakov said that there would be no official representatives of unfriendly countries at the event.