Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari expressed hope that Pakistan and Egypt will reinvigorate cooperation in trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges. He was talking to Minister for Foreign Affairs of Egypt Dr. Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, who called on him in Islamabad today.

According to Radio Pakistan, the President encouraged greater Egyptian investment in sectors where opportunities are expanding, including energy, logistics, construction, agriculture, mining, and IT. He emphasized that Pakistan values its longstanding ties with Egypt, which are rooted in shared faith and mutual respect, and looks forward to advancing the relationship in a more structured and forward-looking direction. He also conveyed warm greetings for President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

The two sides also exchanged views on key regional and international issues, reaffirming their resolve to work together for peace, stability, and prosperity. Earlier, the two leaders held a one-on-one meeting and exchanged views on key issues of mutual interest.