Saudi King Salman Bin Abdel Aziz Al Saud starts an official visit to Egypt Thursday where he will meet with President Abdel Fatah El Sisi, the Saudi Royal Court said in a statement.

The visit comes within the context of the strong and well-established ties between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, the statement added.

During his talks with Sisi, the Saudi King will discuss ways of boosting bilateral ties in various fields and regional and international issues with common concern, the statement read.

King Salman's visit comes upon a request of Sisi.

Source: MENA