Makkah-al-Mukarramah,31 May 2019-The leaders of Pakistan and Egypt Friday agreed to increase the frequency of bilateral political exchanges and take steps to enhance trade and economic ties.
The bilateral ties were discussed during a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Imran Khan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El- Sisi, on the sidelines of the 14th Islamic Summit in Makkah-al-Mukarramah, a PM Office statement said.
The two sides also agreed to hold the meeting of Joint Ministerial Commission at an early date.
During the meeting which was held in a cordial atmosphere, the two leaders exchanged views on bilateral, regional and international matters of mutual interest, and the issues being faced by the Muslim world.
Prime Minister Imran Khan highlighted the fact that Pakistan and Egypt were two important countries of the Muslim world, having a key role to play on issues relating to the Ummah. It was agreed to stay in contact and closely consult with each other.
The two leaders also exchanged views on the regional security situation and emphasized the need to exercise caution and resolve issues peacefully.
The prime minister reiterated the invitation to the Egyptian president for visiting Pakistan.
The two sides agreed that such high level exchanges would steer the relationship towards the comprehensive upgradation that both countries desired.
