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Egyptian President Al-Sisi is known to be a cycling enthusiast, and various welcoming events are being prepared during his state visit to Korea.
In a press release distributed ahead of the Korea-Egypt summit on this day, the Blue House said, "President Al-Sisi is a cycling enthusiast and is actively using bicycles as a way to improve people's health," and that the gift was decided with this in mind.
In addition, the Blue House reported that the FA-50, a domestically produced light attack aircraft, flew as an airspace escort for President Al-Sisi.
In addition, a welcome video was broadcast through the large screen in Sejong-daero, Lotte Tower, and Namsan Seoul Tower.
The official welcome ceremony also included a traditional honor guard and a vehicle escort from the Chwita Band, and a performance of Egyptian songs by the Gunpo City Boys and Girls Choir.
The state luncheon will be attended by about 70 people from all walks of life from both countries.
Dishes were prepared using ingredients from both countries, such as cold Tongyeong barley shrimp with citron-citrus sauce topped with caviar, and grilled Jeju tilefish with kamut, an Egyptian grain.
At the end of the luncheon, there will be a performance by the Korean traditional music band ‘Black String’.
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