CAIRO, Aug 22 (Aswat Masriya) – Our daily roundup of headlines in Egypt's main state-owned and private newspapers on Aug. 22, 2016:

Al-Ahram:

- President stresses Egypt's keenness on developing relations with Japan

- Al-Azhar Grand Imam, Pope Tawadros calling to fight extremism

- Egyptian decision is "independent" and no one dictates us - Sisi

Akhbar Al-Youm:

- Egypt's relationship with world countries based on partnership - Sisi

- Trial flights to Egypt may lead to resumption of flights - Russian parliament 

Al-Masry al-Youm:

- Nile River water will continue to flow into Egypt - Sisi

- Terrorism kills 2 policemen, leaves five injured in Menoufia 

- An Israel delegation in Cairo to discuss peace process with Sisi

- Russia sends a trial flight to assess security measures

Al-Watan:

- Value-added tax negotiations' failed

- Fate of Ahmed Mortada Mansour in parliament to be determined today

Al-Shorouk:

- Renaissance Dam negotiations are reassuring - Sisi

- Two policemen killed, five injured in terrorist attack in Menoufia