Egyptian assistant FM to meet Asian ambassadors Wednesday

Egypt's Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs Yasser Morad is due to meet Asian ambassadors in Cairo Wednesday to discuss the recent terrorist attacks in Egypt and efforts exerted to combat terror.

Egypt's embassies abroad will contact all international authorities to brief them on the latest developments regarding Egypt's war against terrorism.

Egyptian ambassadors will also hold meetings with foreign media outlets to brief them on the real situation in Egypt.

Egypt's prosecutor general Hesham Barakat breathed his last in a terrorist attack that targeted his motorcade on June 29.

Up to 17 Egyptian soldiers were also killed Wednesday when terrorist groups targeted them in North Sinai.