CAIRO – 17 May 2023: Italy’s Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto said his country is keen to enhance the horizons of military cooperation with Egypt during the coming period, a statement by the Egyptian Armed Forces’ spokesman said. In a meeting with Egyptian Minister of Defense and Military Production Mohamed Zaki on Wednesday, Crosetto extended deep appreciation for the efforts of the Egyptian Armed Forces in all fields. The Egyptian defense minister also affirmed the consensus of the two countries’ visions on supporting security and stability in the region. The meeting discussed regional and international issues as well as issues of mutual concern between Egypt and Italy in light of the military cooperation and trade exchange between their armed forces. The two sides also agreed on continuing developing the ongoing military cooperation between Egypt and Italy and expressed keenness on enhancing the historic and firm relations between the two countries.
