President Abdel Fattah El Sisi will meet later Monday with Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni, said Presidential spokesman Alaa Youssef.

Gentiloni's day-long visit to Egypt comes as part of consultations between the two countries on regional issues and to show solidarity with Egypt after Saturday's terrorist bombing outside the Italian consulate in Cairo.

The President will also meet with members of the Specialized Council for Community Development, the spokesman added.