Egyptian, Italian Chiefs of Staff Discuss Military Co-op in Cairo

Lieutenant General Ahmed Khalifa, Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, met with General Luciano Portolano, Chief of the Italian Joint Staff, and his accompanying delegation during their official visit to Egypt. 

The meeting was held at the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Defense.

The discussions focused on ways to enhance cooperation and partnership between the armed forces of the two friendly countries across various fields.

Lieutenant General Khalifa expressed his appreciation for the longstanding relationship between the Egyptian and Italian armed forces, emphasizing the General Command’s keenness to broaden military cooperation in a way that serves the mutual interests of both sides.

For his part, General Portolano affirmed Italy's commitment to strengthening military ties and exchanging expertise with Egypt’s Armed Forces in the coming period. 

He also praised Egypt's active role and continuous efforts to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.

The meeting was attended by a number of senior military officials from both countries.