Averse to political Islam, Egypt cautiously develops ties with post-Assad Syria | The National
Egypt is taking a careful approach to Syria’s new Islamist government, wary after decades of opposing political Islam. But economic interests are pushing them closer-Cairo wants reconstruction contracts and a role in regional energy plans, and both sides see value in staying connected. Egypt is also concerned about Syrian militants on its soil and wants suspects handed over. Despite suspicion, recent high-level meetings hint at a slow thaw.
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