President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will visit two Arab countries, the UAE and Bahrain, in addition to India, before his anticipated visit to Great Britain in early November. Sisi will take part in the India-Africa Forum Summit 2015 between October 26-29.
The president will visit the UAE and Bahrain each for one day to discuss common issues before heading to India.
A presidential delegation flew to Abu Dhabi on Saturday to prepare for Sisi's visit.
Sisi will also participate in the fourth summit for Arab and South American countries in Riyadh on November 10-11, diplomatic sources confirmed.
Saudi Arabia has already started directing invitations to presidents and kings, said the sources.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
