Russian special services’ cooperation with foreign partners, including Egypt, allowed thwarting a number of terrorist attacks in Russia, the Federal Security Service chief, Alexander Bortnikov, was quoted by Tass as saying.

"We had the most fruitful cooperation this year with the special services of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, China, India, Egypt, South Korea, the Czech Republic, Austria and Serbia," Bortnikov told a meeting with the heads of special services, security agencies and law enforcement agencies in the southern city of Krasnodar.

"Joint events helped to foil a number of terrorist attacks in Russia’s territory, and members of international terrorist organizations linked to this plot were identified and detained," he said.

He thanked all partners for their active cooperation in the war on terror and their assistance in ensuring security at the 2016 Ice Hockey Championship and the 2017 Confederations Cup held in Russia.

"We expect further constructive cooperation during the preparation for and holding the World Cup in Russia in 2018," Bortnikov said.

Daesh has set up positions in Afghanistan, and terrorists there are trying to conduct attacks against Russia, he added.

Source: MENA