Discussions focused on bilateral military cooperation, security, counter-terrorism and prevailing regional situation

Rawalpindi: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza called on President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and General Abdel Mageed Ahmed Abdel Mageed Saqr, Minister of Defence and Military Production and Commander-in-Chief of Egyptian Armed Forces, during his visit to Egypt.
He also met with Admiral Osama Mounier Mohamed Rabie, Chairman and Managing Director Suez Canal Authority and Professor Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed El-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar.
The CJCSC, who is on an official visit to Egypt for the third round of Defence and Security Talks, hold meetings with the military high-ups and dignitaries of Egypt, said a news release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Discussions focused on bilateral military cooperation, security, counter-terrorism and the prevailing regional situation.
Dignitaries from both sides emphasised the shared interest in further strengthening and expanding the existing military-to-military relationship in the domains of training, joint military exercises and defence cooperation.
While interacting with Professor Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed El-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, CJCSC highlighted the importance of religious and inter-faith harmony to promote tolerance, inclusivity and address underlying causes of terrorism.
The Egyptian dignitaries lauded the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.
Earlier, upon arrival at the Ministry of Defence, Chairman CJCSC was presented Guard of Honour by a smartly turned out contingent of the Egyptian Armed Forces.

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