Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif Tuesday met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to discuss security situation and prevalent and emerging security challenges, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
According to Director General of ISPR Lt-Gen Asim Bajwa, the Egyptian president acknowledged Pakistan Army’s success in fighting terrorism and the country’s efforts for regional stability.
The Pres acknowledged Pak Army's successes in fighting terrorism &Pak efforts for regional stability.#COAS emphasised need for the world..-2
— Gen Asim Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) July 26, 2016
and Muslim Ummah to unite in fighting the menace of terrorism-3
— Gen Asim Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) July 26, 2016
During the meeting, the COAS emphasised the need for Muslim Ummah to get united in fighting the menace of terrorism.
Later, General Raheel also met Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb in Al-Azhar University, who appreciated Pak efforts towards eliminating terrorism.
#COAS met with Egyptian President.Regional security situation and prevalent/emerging security challenges discussed-1 pic.twitter.com/DlnOv65VzS
— Gen Asim Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) July 26, 2016
The army chief emphasised the need to harness Muslim youth towards enlightenment, technological advancement, moderation and harmony.