- Field Marshal Munir, el-Sisi reaffirm resolve for peace, progress and partnership, underlining shared regional priorities
- Meeting reaffirms decades-long friendship and mutual trust, highlighting importance of coordination on key global issues
- COAS pays homage at Sadat’s grave, meets Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, recognizes Egypt’s role in promoting regional stability
RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Saturday reaffirmed the resolve to further strengthen strategic coordination between Pakistan and Egypt, underscoring the need for deeper cooperation on regional security, economic engagement, and matters of mutual interest, according to the military’s media wing.
In a statement the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, “The army chief called on President el-Sisi at the Itihadia Presidential Palace in Cairo, where both leaders reviewed the existing framework of bilateral relations and discussed ways to expand collaboration in defence, technology, and socio-economic domains.”
#ISPR
Rawalpindi, 25 October, 2025Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (#COAS), Pakistan Army called on His Excellency Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of #Egypt, at the Itihadia Presidential Palace in Cairo.
During the meeting,… pic.twitter.com/oxNrgtYaaB
— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) October 25, 2025
During the meeting, Field Marshal Munir lauded Egypt’s pivotal role in promoting peace and stability in the Middle East and North Africa. President el-Sisi, in turn, appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role and “positive, proactive contributions” to global peace and issues concerning the Muslim ummah.
“Both leaders underlined the importance of coordination on matters of mutual strategic interests and strengthening people-to-people contacts,” the ISPR said, adding that the interaction reaffirmed the countries’ commitment to a shared vision of regional peace and prosperity.
The meeting also acknowledged the “shared history of friendship and mutual desire” to further broaden bilateral cooperation in all fields—particularly trade, industry, maritime development, and emerging technologies. The session concluded on a warm note, with both sides expressing confidence that enhanced dialogue and joint initiatives would contribute to greater peace, stability, and security in Pakistan, Egypt, and the wider region.
Pakistan and Egypt share a long-standing relationship rooted in historical, cultural, and religious ties. In May this year, President el-Sisi had reiterated Egypt’s desire for stronger relations with Pakistan during a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Last week, the two countries agreed to enhance cooperation in the maritime and industrial sectors, focusing on joint ventures and the promotion of their blue economies—a move viewed as a key step toward deepening economic integration.
During his ongoing visit, Field Marshal Munir also met Egypt’s defence leadership, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to further improve defence and military cooperation, including training exchanges and joint capacity-building programs.
The COAS paid homage at the Memorial of the Unknown Soldier and laid a floral wreath at the grave of former Egyptian president Anwar Sadat — a gesture symbolizing Pakistan’s respect for Egypt’s enduring sacrifices for regional peace and stability.
The army chief also called on Sheikh Ahmed El-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, one of the most prestigious seats of Islamic learning in the world. The meeting reflected Pakistan’s continued engagement with the Muslim world’s leading institutions to strengthen inter-faith harmony, educational collaboration, and the promotion of shared Islamic values.
Field Marshal Munir’s visit to Cairo marks another significant step in Pakistan’s proactive regional diplomacy—aimed at forging deeper ties with key partners in the Middle East and North Africa, particularly those aligned on strategic, economic, and religious fronts.
The renewed momentum in Pakistan-Egypt relations, officials said, reflects a growing recognition that both nations can play complementary roles in advancing peace, counter-terrorism cooperation, and sustainable development across the Muslim world.
