Egypt and Pakistan held talks on Sunday to explore ways to deepen cooperation in the fields of military and civilian manufacturing.

Meeting in Cairo

Egypt's Minister of Military Production Salah El-Din Mustafa emphasized during a meeting with Ambassador Ameer Shaikh of Pakistan to Egypt that the bilateral relationship has long been steadily developing and is strongly supported by the political leadership of both sides.

Mustafa mentioned recent high-level interactions, including the meeting between Egyptian President Sisi and Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif Shabaz during the Doha Arab-Islamic Special Summit. He also praised the recent joint defense strategic agreement signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, considering it as a step that helps strengthen regional military cooperation.

In introducing the capabilities of the Egyptian Ministry of Military Production, Mustafa pointed out that the ministry has 15 industrial subsidiaries, one construction company, a center for research and technological excellence, maintenance companies, training departments, medical centers, ammunition and weapons testing grounds, and an engineering and advanced technology institute. The core mission of the ministry is to provide military products to the armed forces and police, including light and heavy ammunition, weapons, equipment, armored vehicles, tanks, and electronic systems. Its remaining capacity is used to produce competitively priced civilian goods and participate in national development projects.

Prime Minister Sharif Shabaz of Pakistan (left) and President Sisi of Egypt

Mustafa emphasized that the ministry is committed to cooperating with global enterprises to introduce advanced manufacturing technologies and improve the quality of dual-use products. He hopes that Egyptian military production companies can establish strategic partnerships with their Pakistani counterparts, jointly expand the manufacturing sector, and achieve mutual benefits and win-win outcomes.

In recent months, military interactions between the two countries have been frequent. In July, Sisi met with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of Pakistan, Sajjad Shamshad Mirza, to discuss strengthening military and security cooperation. In May, Egypt welcomed the India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement, calling it a positive step towards promoting stability in South Asia, and urged both sides to adhere to the agreement, build trust, and promote peace and prosperity.

During the talks, Ambassador Shaikh emphasized that Egyptian-Pakistani relations are based on mutual respect, cultural proximity, and common geopolitical interests. He recalled that the first embassy of Pakistan in the Middle East was established in Egypt after its independence.

Shaikh pointed out that the bilateral relationship has significantly expanded in recent years, covering multiple areas such as politics, defense, economy, and culture. He praised Egypt's progress in infrastructure development, optimization of the investment environment, and major infrastructure projects, which have made Egypt an important hub for accessing the African and Middle Eastern markets.

He also said that Pakistani companies are highly interested in cooperation opportunities with the Egyptian Ministry of Military Production, recognizing its advantages in manufacturing, technology, and human resources, and commending the efficiency and precision of its subsidiaries in implementing national development projects, which they believe provide broad space for future joint ventures.

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