ISLAMABAD: Egypt’s Foreign Minister Dr Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty arrived in Islamabad on an official visit, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries on Saturday, Pakistan's Foreign Office said.

According to foreign ministry, the visit underscores the “historic brotherly ties between Pakistan and Egypt” and will help place the relationship on a broader trajectory with a focus on political, economic, defense, cultural and people-to-people cooperation.

During the visit, Egyptian foreign minister will hold a tête-à-tête meeting and delegation-level talks with his Pakistani counterpart, Ishaq Dar, where both sides will review the full range of bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international developments, including the situation in Gaza.

Both dignitaries is expected to reinforce Pakistan-Egypt cooperation and further advance the longstanding partnership between the two brotherly countries.

Last month, Pakistan and Egypt agreed to deepen economic and security cooperation during a meeting between Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo.

The two countries also agreed to enhance cooperation in the maritime and industrial sectors to boost industrial activity and regional trade.

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Dr Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty

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