Egyptian and Iraqi officials held defense talks in Cairo, amid interest in boosting their cooperation in various fields, along with Jordan.
Minister of State for Military Production Mohamed Ahmed Morsi met with the visiting Iraqi advisor to the Interior Minister, Lt-Gen Jaafar Falhi, and his accompanying delegation.
The meeting addressed the historically long-standing relations between the two sides, highlighting the importance of cooperation between military production companies and the Iraqi authorities.
The Egyptian minister reviewed the economic and structural reforms, despite the difficult circumstances that his country went through, pointing out that it did not prevent the government from taking bold measures and decisions.
He explained that the success of these decisions was evident in the past two years, as the Egyptian economy overcame the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic.
The minister noted that the authorities dealt with the pandemic efficiently.
According to the Egyptian statement, the Iraqi advisor stressed the importance of Cairo's leading role in the Arab nation, and in confronting terrorism and maintaining peace and stability in the region.
He expressed Baghdad’s aspiration to boost cooperation with the Ministry of Military Production to meet the needs of the Iraqi Interior Ministry.
The Iraqi delegation visited several companies affiliated with the Ministry of Military Production, aiming to examine the industrial, technological, and human capabilities available in light of the mutual understanding on the necessity of pushing bilateral relations forward in various fields.
The visit also noted the importance of strengthening the strategic partnership that benefits both sides.
Last June, Baghdad hosted a tripartite summit including Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan, during which they emphasized the need to enhance cooperation, coordination, and strategic integration.
