Israel's foreign minister Yair Lapid visits Egypt - in pictures

  • Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, right, meets Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid in Cairo. Mr Lapid is visiting to discuss with Egyptian officials the ceasefire with Gaza militants and the Israeli economic recovery plan for Gaza, among other topics. EPA
    Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, right, meets Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid in Cairo. Mr Lapid is visiting to discuss with Egyptian officials the ceasefire with Gaza militants and the Israeli economic recovery plan for Gaza, among other topics. EPA
  • Mr Lapid presents Mr Shoukry with stolen Egyptian artefacts that were smuggled to Israel, at Tahrir Palace in Cairo. AP
    Mr Lapid presents Mr Shoukry with stolen Egyptian artefacts that were smuggled to Israel, at Tahrir Palace in Cairo. AP
  • Mr Lapid at the meeting at Tahrir Palace. Reuters
    Mr Lapid at the meeting at Tahrir Palace. Reuters
  • Mr Lapid, third left, at Tahrir Palace. AP
    Mr Lapid, third left, at Tahrir Palace. AP
  • Mr Shoukry attends the meeting with Mr Lapid. The Egyptians have been keen to pave the way for a resumption of Palestinian-Israeli negotiations, which collapsed seven years ago. Reuters
    Mr Shoukry attends the meeting with Mr Lapid. The Egyptians have been keen to pave the way for a resumption of Palestinian-Israeli negotiations, which collapsed seven years ago. Reuters
  • Israel Antiquities Authority Director Eli Escozido, left, looks on as Mr Lapid, centre left, presents Mr Shoukry with the stolen Egyptian artefacts. AFP
    Israel Antiquities Authority Director Eli Escozido, left, looks on as Mr Lapid, centre left, presents Mr Shoukry with the stolen Egyptian artefacts. AFP
  • Mr Lapid's visit is the latest evidence of closer ties being forged between Egypt and Israel. AFP
    Mr Lapid's visit is the latest evidence of closer ties being forged between Egypt and Israel. AFP
  • The visit by Mr Lapid follows talks between Egyptian leaders and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at the Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh in September. AP Photo
    The visit by Mr Lapid follows talks between Egyptian leaders and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at the Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh in September. AP Photo
  • Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, centre, meets Mr Lapid. EPA
    Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, centre, meets Mr Lapid. EPA