RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir called on Egyptian Minister of Defence and Defence Production, General Abdul Maged Saqar, and Chief of Staff of Egyptian Armed Forces Lieutenant General Ahmed Khalifa Fatehi.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release, during the meetings, matters of mutual interest, the regional security situation, and bilateral defence cooperation were discussed
During the meetings, Field Marshal affirmed that Egypt is a brotherly country and cooperation between the two states will not only benefit the people of both states but will also contribute towards achieving peace and stability in the region.
COAS is currently on an official visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt, aimed at enhancing military cooperation and defence collaboration between the two brotherly countries.
During the visit to the Ministry of Defence, Field Marshal was warmly welcomed and presented with the Guard of Honour. Field Marshal also laid a floral wreath at the Memorial of the Unknown Soldier and the Grave of the Late President Mohamed Anwar Al Sadat, the ISPR said.
COAS also met Sheikh Ahmed El Tayab, Grand Imam of Al Azhar at Mashaikhat Al Azhar Al Sharif.
“The grand Imam shared his views on challenges faced by the Muslim Ummah. COAS highlighted the need to eradicate extremist ideologies and contorted interpretations of Islam,” it added.
