PM, Egyptian Defence Minister discuss bilateral, int’l issues

F.P. Report

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan says the RSS-inspired BJP government’s extremist and discriminatory policies are imperiling peace and security in the region.

He was talking to Egyptian Commander-in-Chief and Minister for Defence and Military Production, General Mohamed Ahmed Zaki Mohamed, who called on him in Islamabad today (Wednesday).

The Prime Minister stressed that implementation of the UN Security Council’s resolutions remained the only way for peaceful solution of the Kashmir dispute.

During the meeting, views were exchanged on bilateral, regional and international issues.

The Prime Minister underscored the shared commitment of the leadership in the two countries to deepen bilateral collaboration in diverse fields. He also reiterated the resolve to take Pakistan-Egypt relations to a new level.

In the context of enhanced high-level exchanges, the Prime Minister further said that he looks forward to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s visit to Pakistan at his earliest convenience.

Noting the strong Egypt-Pakistan bilateral relations, Egyptian Commander-in-Chief expressed satisfaction over the existing level of bilateral defense cooperation, including frequent exchange of visits, training exchange programs and joint exercises.

General Mohamed Ahmed Zaki Mohamed reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to enhance high-level exchanges and further fortify bilateral cooperation with Pakistan in all fields.