France signed several deals worth about 2 billion euros ($2.26 billion) with Egypt during a visit by French President Francois Hollande to Cairo, the French president's office said on Monday.
Country signed deals worth 2B Euros with Egypt
The military telecommunications satellite is expected to be build by France's Airbus Space Systems et Thales Alenia Space.
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The deals included a satellite communications contract agreed upon following discussions between the two presidents and their defence ministries, the Elysee said.
French energy Engie firm said earlier that it also signed LNG and renewable energy contracts during the visit.
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