Lieutenant-General Khalifa and his delegation received an official reception, which included a guard of honour review and military bands playing both countries' national anthems.

The Egyptian military spokesman stated Saturday that the visit is in light of military cooperation and the exchange of expertise between the two nations' armed forces.

Khalifa underscored the deep relationship between Egypt and France, expressing his desire to broaden cooperation and partnership across various military sectors.

For his part, Burkhard praised Egypt's pivotal role in supporting the pillars of security and stability in the Middle East.

Additionally, he stressed his country's keenness to strengthen bilateral military relations to serve the common interests of both sides.

During the visit, both chiefs of staff inspected the French Joint Operations Centre and the Space Command Centre. Read More