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- The statement came after Defense Minister Khawaja Asif’s meeting with Egypt’s envoy Dr. Ihab Abdelhamid Hassan
- Asif says relations between the two countries have ‘great potential to grow’ in all fields, including defense production
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has termed stability and progress in Egypt “vital” for peace in the Middle East, Pakistani state media reported on Friday.
The statement came after Asif’s meeting with Egyptian Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Ihab Abdelhamid Hassan in Islamabad, at which they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries.
Pakistan and Egypt have cordial ties and both countries have resolved in recent years to enhance bilateral trade by facilitating businessmen with visas, exchanging trade-related information and promoting private-sector contacts.
During the meeting, Asif said relations between the two countries had a “great potential to grow” in all fields, including defense production, the Radio Pakistan broadcaster reported.
“Egypt’s stability and progress is vital for peace and prosperity in the Middle Eastern region,” he was quoted as saying.
Friendly ties between Pakistan and Egypt can be traced back to 1947, when the former gained independence and its founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, visited Egypt on the special invitation of King Fuad II.
In August this year, Pakistan and Egypt unveiled a commemorative stamp to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
In July, Pakistan’s Religious Affairs Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain and Ambassador Hassan agreed to enhance cooperation between the two countries in religious education and other areas of mutual interest.