MOSCOW, October 14. /TASS/. Russia and Egypt has signed a memorandum making it possible for nominated air carriers to increase the number of direct flights between the countries, the Russian Ministry of Transport said.

"Russia and Egypt expand opportunities for the direct air service. A memorandum of understanding was signed in conclusion of talks between air authorities of the two countries. The Russian delegation was headed by Deputy Transport Minister Vladimir Poteshkin, and the Egyptian one - by President of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority Sameh Fawzy. The document will enable nominated air carriers to make more direct flights," the ministry said.

This will make flights more affordable for nationals of both countries, the ministry noted. The parties also intend to continue forging cooperation in the civil aviation sphere.