The protocol assigns Russian aviation experts to monitor the degree of commitment to safety procedures at Egyptian airports, according to the statement. The resumption of flights between the two countries depends on Egypt's commitment to the safety and security measures stated in the protocol, the statement added. Several countries then demanded that certain security measures be implemented at Egyptian airports for the resumption of direct flights to be considered. Russia, which had halted all flights to and from Egypt after the 2015 incident, sent several Russian expert delegations in 2016 to inspected the security measures at Egyptian airports. Egypt and Russia's ministries of aviation agreed in September 2016 on the development of a joint agreement that states safety measures that should be followed by Egypt to resume flights.

Source: Egypt Independent February 17, 2017 14:26 UTC