Minister of Defense and Military Production Mohamed Zaki met Minister of Defense of the Republic of Zambia Ambrose Lufuma, and his accompanying delegation, who are currently in an official visit to Egypt that lasts for several days.
The meeting focused on a number of issues of common interest in light of the areas of military cooperation and the transfer and exchange of experiences between the armed forces of both sides.
The Egyptian defense minister expressed Egypt's pride in its historical relations with the Republic of Zambia, stressing the Armed Forces' keenness to increase aspects of cooperation and partnership in various military fields.
For his part, the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Zambia praised Egypt's influential and active role in all issues in the African continent, expressing his aspiration to enhance the prospects of military cooperation between the two friendly countries.
The defense ministers of the two countries also signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of military cooperation and training.