Cairo: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, is currently on an official visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt. The visit is aimed at enhancing military cooperation and defense collaboration between the two brotherly countries.

According to Radio Pakistan, 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. During these meetings, the leaders discussed matters of mutual interest, the regional security situation, and bilateral defense cooperation.

Field Marshal Munir emphasized that Egypt is a brotherly country and that cooperation between the two nations will not only benefit their peoples but also contribute to achieving peace and stability in the region. During his visit to the Ministry of Defence, he was warmly welcomed and received a Guard of Honour. Additionally, he laid a floral wreath at the Memorial of the Unknown Soldier and the Grave of Late President Mohamed Anwar Al Sadat.

Field Marshal Munir also met with Grand Imam of Al Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed El Tayab, at Mashaikhat Al Azhar Al Sharif. The Grand Imam shared his views on the challenges faced by the Muslim Ummah. In response, the Army Chief highlighted the need to eradicate extremist ideologies and contorted interpretations of Islam.