Vaughan faced serious doubts about his long-term future as a player of any description, let alone at the highest level, after a fourth knee operation took him out of the international scene in 2006.

BBC: Vaughan back where he belongs

Australia's Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry said in a statement it was "pleased with the level of co-operation" from the Egyptian authorities.

BBC: Australia halts cattle exports to Egypt over 'cruelty'

Also on the agenda will be Belgrade's level of co-operation with the International War Crimes Tribunal at the Hague and regional issues in southern Serbia, Kosovo and Montenegro.

CNN: Powell to meet Yugoslav leader