RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Zubair Mahmood Hayat on Thursday called on Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at the presidential palace in Cairo, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The two figures discussed matters of bilateral strategic interest at the meeting, with particular emphasis on evolving regional security situation, the ISPR said in a statement.The CJCSC also met with Minister of Defence and Commander in Chief of Egyptian Armed Forces General Sedky Sobhy.
During the meeting Egypt’s President appreciated the historical relations between the two countries, expressing his aspiration to enhance mutual cooperation with Pakistan in various fields, official spokesman for the president, Bassam Rady said.
Sisi conveyed his intention to promote coordination and consultations with Pakistan over regional issues, particularly in combating terrorism.
