Field Marshal Asim Munir Meets Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Discusses Bilateral Relations

Rawalpindi: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met with the president of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, in Cairo and discussed bilateral relations between the countries.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), called on His Excellency Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, at the Itihadia Presidential Palace in Cairo.

ISPR added that both dignitaries exchanged views on bilateral relations during the meeting, reaffirming the long-standing friendship between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Arab Republic of Egypt.

ISPR revealed that the Chief of Army Staff commended the Egyptian leadership for key role in the region’s peace and stability, while President el-Sisi expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s positive and proactive contributions to matters of importance for the World and Muslim Ummah. Both leaders underlined the importance of coordination on matters of mutual strategic interests and strengthening people-to-people contacts, as per ISPR.

ISPR disclosed that the meeting further acknowledged the shared history of friendly ties and the mutual desire to further broaden cooperation in all domains especially socio-economic engagement, technology and security matters.

ISPR noted that the meeting concluded on a warm note, with both parties expressing confidence that the strengthened economic and security dialogue would contribute significantly to peace, stability and security in Pakistan, Egypt, and the wider region.