Pakistan desires to diversify military relations with Egypt: CJCSC
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Elsisi has said his country values brotherly relations with Pakistan
Rawalpindi- General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, who is on official visit to Egypt, called on General Abdel Fattah Elsisi (Retd), President of Egypt. Matters of bilateral military cooperation including security, counter-terrorism and prevailing regional environment were discussed during the meetings. President conveyed his feelings of high esteem for Pakistan Armed Forces and said that he valued brotherly relations between both the countries. Chairman JCSC also reiterated that Pakistan is keen to expand its existing bilateral military to military cooperation with Egypt. The dignitaries lauded the professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in fight against terrorism.
Chairman JCSC also had separate meetings with General Mohamed Ahmed Zaki, Minister of Defence & Commander-in-Chief of Egyptian Armed Forces and Chiefs of the Tri-Services.
Chairman JCSC led the 2nd Round of Defence and Security Talks. CJCSC highlighted the positive role of Pakistan in countering violent extremism, regional stability, connectivity and its impact on the region and beyond. Chairman JCSC also shared Pakistan’s contributions and efforts for peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Earlier upon arrival at Ministry of Defence, Chairman JCSC was presented Guard of Honour by a smartly turned out contingent of Egyptian Armed Forces.
The Egyptian President conveyed his feelings of high esteem for Pakistan’s Armed Forces. Lauding the professionalism of Pakistan’s Armed forces, he acknowledged their sacrifices in fight against terrorism. General Nadeem Raza said Pakistan is keen to expand its military to military cooperation with Egypt.
The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee also held separate meetings with Egyptian Minister for Defense General Mohamed Ahmed Zaki and the Commander in Chief of Egyptian Armed Forces and Chiefs of the Tri-Services.
The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee also led the second round of Defense and Security talks there.
He highlighted the positive role of Pakistan in countering violent extremism and regional stability and connectivity and its impact on the region and beyond.
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