Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty Calls on Field Marshal Asim Munir (COAS) to Strengthen Defence Ties

His Excellency Dr. Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI(M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi today, where the two dignitaries held in-depth discussions on bolstering bilateral relations between the brotherly countries of Pakistan and Egypt.

During the meeting, FM Abdelatty and COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir reviewed the full spectrum of ties, with particular emphasis on defence and security cooperation, military-to-military contacts, joint training exercises, and promoting regional peace and stability amid evolving dynamics.

The discussions reaffirmed both nations’ unwavering commitment to enhanced coordination and deeper collaboration in defence and broader strategic domains, including counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing, and capacity-building initiatives.

FM Abdelatty conveyed warm greetings from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, expressing Cairo’s keen interest in expanding multifaceted cooperation with Islamabad across political, economic, security, and cultural spheres.

You May Like To Read: Pakistan Army Completes Training of 446 Iraqi Special Forces at NCTC

COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir extended reciprocal greetings from Pakistan’s leadership and underscored the historic fraternal bonds rooted in shared faith, mutual respect, and common aspirations for regional prosperity. He highlighted the potential for increased joint military training, defence industrial partnerships, and collaborative efforts to address transnational threats.

Both sides agreed on the critical importance of sustained high-level engagements and people-to-people exchanges to navigate emerging challenges effectively. They also exchanged perspectives on key regional issues, including Gaza, counter-terrorism, and multilateral cooperation through forums like the UN and OIC.

The meeting concluded with a resolve to transform longstanding friendship into a robust strategic partnership, benefiting the peoples of Pakistan and Egypt while contributing to stability in the Muslim world.

Pakistan and Egypt, celebrating 77 years of diplomatic relations in 2025, continue to prioritize defence diplomacy as a cornerstone of their enduring alliance.