CAIRO, July 17, 2018 (MENA) – Egyptian Minister of Antiquities Khaled el Anani discussed on Tuesday with Italian Ambassador to Egypt Giampaolo Cantini means of boosting bilateral cooperation in the archaeological field. The two sides also discussed preparations for the Italian foreign minister's upcoming visit to some archaeological sites in Egypt. On that score, Anani said the visit will be a key step towards scientific and archaeological exchange between Cairo and Rome. Planning is underway to organize a temporary archaeological exhibition at Tahrir Square's Egyptian Museum on the sidelines of the Italian minister's visit, he added. The exhibition is set to display the most important archaeological items unearthed by Italian missions working in Egypt, the minister noted.