Pakistan Army Chief Visits Egypt to Strengthen Defence Ties

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, is on an official visit to Egypt, where he held key meetings with top military and religious leaders, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The visit aims to enhance military cooperation and defence collaboration between Pakistan and Egypt. Field Marshal Munir met with Egyptian Minister of Defence and Defence Production, General Abdul Maged Saqar, and Chief of Staff of Egyptian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Ahmed Khalifa Fatehi, to discuss matters of mutual interest, regional security, and bilateral defence cooperation.

During the visit, Field Marshal Munir emphasized that Egypt is a brotherly country, and strengthening cooperation will benefit both nations and contribute to regional peace and stability. He was welcomed with a Guard of Honour and laid a floral wreath at the Memorial of the Unknown Soldier and the grave of former President Mohamed Anwar Al Sadat.

The COAS also met Sheikh Ahmed El Tayab, Grand Imam of Al Azhar, at Mashaikhat Al Azhar Al Sharif, where discussions focused on challenges facing the Muslim Ummah. Field Marshal Munir highlighted the importance of eradicating extremist ideologies and misinterpretations of Islam.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for Egypt on Wednesday for a three-day official visit to attend the 11th Developing Countries (D-8) Summit in Cairo. This year’s summit, with the theme “Investing in Youth and Supporting SMEs—Shaping Tomorrow’s Economy,” aims to address key issues related to youth empowerment and the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

During the summit, Prime Minister Shehbaz is expected to emphasise the critical role of investing in youth and SMEs for fostering a robust and inclusive economy. He will highlight how such investments can drive job creation, innovation, and the growth of local entrepreneurship, aligning with Pakistan’s vision for economic development.