Egypt president lauds Pakistan Army’s successes in war on terror

Army chief General Raheel Sharif witnesses activities, trainings and exercises carried out by Egyptian Special Forces

Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has lauded Pakistan Army’s successes in fighting terrorism and its efforts for regional stability, the military's media wing said on Tuesday.

#COAS met with Egyptian President.Regional security situation and prevalent/emerging security challenges discussed-1 pic.twitter.com/DlnOv65VzS

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) July 26, 2016

The remarks by the Egyptian president came during his meeting with Army chief General Raheel Sharif on Tuesday in Cairo.

The Pres acknowledged Pak Army's successes in fighting terrorism &Pak efforts for regional stability.#COAS emphasised need for the world..-2

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) July 26, 2016

and Muslim Ummah to unite in fighting the menace of terrorism-3

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) July 26, 2016

Regional security situation and prevalent and emerging security challenges also came under discussion during the meeting, DG ISPR Lt-Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa tweeted.



“Army chief emphasised the need for the world and Muslim ummah to unite in fighting the menace of terrorism.”

Later #COAS met Sheikh-ul-Azhar in Al-Azhar University,who appreciated Pak efforts towards eliminating terrorism -4 pic.twitter.com/KABND0coDC

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) July 26, 2016

General Raheel also met Sheikhul Azhar at Egypt’s Al-Azhar university and the latter applauded Pakistan’s efforts towards eliminating terrorism.

...#COAS emphasised the need to harness Muslim youth towards enlightenment,technological advancement,moderation&harmony-5

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) July 26, 2016

Earlier, the army chief witnessed activities, trainings and exercises carried out by the Egyptian Special Forces and appreciated their skills and capabilities.

#COAS visited Egyptian spec forces in training,witnessed activities/exercise.Appreciated their skills&capabilities pic.twitter.com/UkOn2374L0

— Gen(R) Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) July 26, 2016

The COAS arrived in Cairo on Monday on a two-day official visit. He was presented a guard of honour at the Egyptian Army Headquarters, where he held separate meetings with Commander-in-Chief and Minister of Defence Colonel General Sedki Sobhi and the Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Mahmoud Hegazy.