Egyptian Minister Asks for Direct Flights between Tehran, Cairo .

Egyptian Minister Asks for Direct Flights between Tehran, Cairo.(Fars)."The measure is necessary due to the eagerness of many Egyptian and Iranian people to make reciprocal visits," Embaby was quoted by the Egyptian weekly, al-Youm al-Sabe'. He also underlined that starting direct flights between the two countries would play a vital role for trade and economic ties between Iran and Egypt, and said the economic studies carried out in Iran indicate that 60% of Iranians like to visit different Egyptian cities, partly for religious tourism. In relevant remarks in June, new Egyptian President Mohammad Mursi also underlined his enthusiasm for the further expansion of ties with Iran, and said relations between Tehran and Cairo will create a strategic balance in the region. "The issue will create a strategic balance in the region," Mursi told FNA in June, hours before the final results of the presidential election was announced. Also in July, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Mursi, in their first telephone conversation, conferred on the two Muslim countries' ties and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) now underway in Tehran. President Ahmadinejad said Tehran welcomes close interactions with the Egyptian government and nation, and attaches no limitations to the expansion of ties and cooperation with Cairo. Ahmadinejad expressed Iran's preparedness to transfer capabilities, achievements and experiences in various scientific, technological, industrial and economic fields to the Egyptian people.Read the full story here.