FM Qureshi departs for Egypt on two-day visit

Qureshi’s visit comes on the invitation of his Egyptian counterpart, Sameh Hassan Shoukry

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi left for Egypt on Tuesday on a two-day official visit on the invitation of his Egyptian counterpart, Sameh Hassan Shoukry.

In a video message before his departure, Qureshi said there were vast opportunities for economic cooperation between Pakistan and Egypt.

“Will hold talks with Egyptian counterpart Sameh Hassan Shoukry on the entire spectrum of bilateral relations,” the foreign minister added.

FM Qureshi further noted that Egypt is an important country of the Muslim Ummah and “is called the gateway to Africa”.

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“Promoting trade relations with Africa is a priority of the government,” he added.

The foreign minister also intends to visit Jamia Al Azhar during his visit to Egypt to “take advantage of their experiences in the field of education”.

He added that he would also meet the business community in Egypt.

Last year, it was reported that Ambassador of Egypt to Pakistan Tarek Mohamed Dahroug appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for regional peace and stability, according to military's media wing.

Dahroug called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the military's headquarters in Rawalpindi, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security and cooperation in all fields of defence and security were discussed, said the military’s media wing.