Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Tuesday emphasized the importance of continuing to develop relations with Greece in various fields, particularly in the military and defense sectors. This was during a meeting with Greek Defense Minister Nikolaos Dendias, attended by Egyptian General Ashraf Salem Zaher, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Minister of Defense and Military Production, and Lieutenant General Mohamed Adly Abdel Wahid Suleiman, Head of the Armed Forces' Armament Department.
The meeting, which took place at the Egyptian Presidential Palace, was also attended by Greek Ambassador to Cairo Nikolaos Papagiorgiou and Lieutenant General Ioannis Koris, Director of International and Strategic Military Relations at the Hellenic National Defense General Staff. President El-Sisi welcomed Minister Dendias' visit to Egypt, highlighting the significance of the strategic partnership between the two nations.
During the meeting, President El-Sisi emphasized the importance of trilateral cooperation between Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus, citing it as a successful model for regional cooperation aimed at achieving peace, stability, and mutual prosperity in the Eastern Mediterranean. He stressed the need for continued cooperation between the three countries to address common challenges and achieve development.
Greek Defense Minister Nikolaos Dendias expressed his appreciation for the visit to Egypt, conveying greetings from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. He acknowledged the depth of historical relations between Egypt and Greece, emphasizing the Greek side's commitment to enhancing coordination with Egypt to address common challenges.
Minister Dendias also highlighted the importance of continued cooperation and coordination between Egypt and Greece in combating terrorism and addressing irregular migration. He praised Egypt's significant role in reducing irregular migration, expressing Greece's appreciation for Egypt's efforts in this regard.
The meeting between President El-Sisi and Minister Dendias reflects the strong bilateral relations between Egypt and Greece, with a focus on enhancing military cooperation and strategic partnership. The two countries have been working together to address regional challenges and promote stability in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The discussions between President El-Sisi and Minister Dendias also underscored the commitment of both countries to strengthening their military cooperation, with a focus on addressing common security challenges and promoting regional stability.
Key points
- Egypt and Greece are working to enhance their military cooperation and strategic relations.
- The two countries have a trilateral cooperation with Cyprus to promote peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean.
- Egypt and Greece are cooperating on combating terrorism and addressing irregular migration.
