Egypt, Greece discuss strengthening military cooperation

By Ibrahim Khazen

CAIRO (AA) – Egypt’s Minister of Defense and Military Production, General Abdel Meguid Sakr, and Chief of Staff General Ahmed Khalifa held talks Thursday in Cairo with the Chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff, General Dimitrios Choupis.

According to a statement by the Egyptian military, Saqr met with Choupis and his accompanying delegation, who are currently visiting Egypt. However, the visit's duration and agenda were not specified.

The discussions focused on “military cooperation between the armed forces of the two countries across various fields, supporting efforts to enhance security and stability in the region.”

In a separate meeting, the Chiefs of Staff of the Egyptian and Greek armies discussed “several issues of mutual interest, in light of strengthening military relations between the Egyptian and Greek armed forces,” the statement added.

Khalifa expressed his appreciation for the deep partnership between the Egyptian and Greek armed forces, highlighting the importance of coordinating efforts and exchanging expertise between the two nations' militaries.

According to the Egyptian statement, Choupis emphasized Greece's commitment to deepening military ties with Egypt, expressing his hope for increased cooperation in the future.

.The meetings were attended by several senior military officials from both countries, the statement added.

*Writing by Mohammad Sio