Egypt annoyed as Britain continues suspension of flights

Egypt expressed frustration Saturday at Britain's refusal to lift a suspension of flights from the UK to Sharm al-Sheikh, imposed after Islamic State brought down a Russian airliner in 2015. The issue of airline security came up in talks involving visiting British foreign minister Boris Johnson, Egypt's president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and foreign minister Sameh Hassan Shoukry. Johnson praised Egypt as a longstanding friend of Britain and said they were strong allies against terrorism and extremist ideas. But Shoukry said Britain's continued suspension of flights to Sharm al-Sheikh was unjustified. "The continuation of the halt of the British airline to the Egyptian tourist destinations despite the progress that has been made in securing airports is completely not understandable and unjustified," the Egyptian foreign ministry said. <br/>