CAIRO – Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Tuesday met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to discuss the security situation and emerging security challenges, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday.
According to the Director General ISPR Lt-Gen Asim Bajwa, the Egyptian president acknowledged Pakistan Army’s success in fighting terrorism and the country’s efforts for regional stability.
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During the meeting, the COAS stressed the need for Muslim Ummah to unify to curb terrorism.
Later, General Raheel also met the Grand Imam of al-Azhar University, one of the oldest places of higher learning in the world, Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb. The imam applauded Pakistan’s effort for eradication of terrorism.
The army chief emphasized the need to guide the Muslim youth towards enlightenment, technological advancement, moderation and harmony.
