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July 6, 1968	Minutes of the Discussions between Cdes. L.I. Brezhnev, A.N. Kosygin, N.V. Podgorny and UAR President Nasser, 6 July 1968 Brezhnev and Nasser discuss the relationship between their two governments and brainstorm ways to sustain Soviet-Egyptian cooperation. Special attention is given to combating Western imperialism and increasing Soviet military aid to Egypt.
July 5, 1968	Minutes of the Discussions of Cdes. L.I. Brezhnev, A.N. Kosygin, and N.V. Podgorny with UAR President Nasser, 5 July 1968 Nasser tells Brezhnev of the difficulties faced in his attempts to unify Arab nations against Israeli threats. Though Nasser expresses his desire for a peaceful settlement with Israel, he makes clear that he will not yield any of Egypt's territory nor negotiate directly with the Israeli government. The two leaders develop a list of provisions to be a basis of a potential settlement that could end the conflict with Israel.
April 19, 1968	Reception of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAR, M. Riad, by the General Secretary of the CPSU CC, Cde. L.I. Brezhnev Riad tells Brezhnev about Egypt's attempts to use Arab unity to end recent conflicts with Israel. Riad emphasizes Egypt's aim to stay away from concessions to the Israeli government and stresses the United States's pro-Israel stance.