The Russian officials expressed their keenness to resume cooperation between the two countries during the coming period, said presidential spokesperson Alaa Yusuf on Tuesday. He added that the Russian officials stressed their desire to explore the investment opportunities in Egypt, adding that Russia's Minister of Trade presented, during his meeting with the Egyptian president, the steps taken by his ministry to execute a number of projects in Egypt. Yusuf stressed that the Syrian crisis will top the talks scheduled to be held between President al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart on Wednesday, stressing on the importance of Russia's role in this crisis.