Monday, 25 May 2026
Egypt and Pakistan deepen ties with focus on defense and industrial cooperation
Egypt and Pakistan are exploring new horizons of strategic cooperation, as senior officials from both countries met today to discuss expanding partnerships in military and civilian manufacturing sectors.
Egypt’s Minister of State for Military Production, Eng. Mohamed Salah El-Din Mostafa, warmly received Ambassador Aamir Shouket, Pakistan’s envoy in Cairo, for a constructive dialogue at the ministry’s headquarters in the country’s New Administrative Capital.
In a gesture of genuine sympathy, Minister Salah began by expressing his deepest condolences to the people of Pakistan for the recent flood victims and those lost in the tragic terrorist incident earlier this month. He reaffirmed the historic and robust bond between Egypt and Pakistan, a friendship marked recently by advancing high-level visits and strengthened by the strong support of both nations’ leadership.
The two officials reviewed the capabilities of Egypt’s Ministry of Military Production, whose companies and affiliated units provide the backbone for both national defense and civilian industry. Egypt’s facilities cover a broad landscape, including 15 manufacturing firms, a construction company, a scientific excellence center, training sectors, and advanced medical and technological institutes.
Minister Salah highlighted Egypt’s dedication to modern manufacturing, meeting the needs of the armed forces while also delivering high-quality civilian products and contributing to national development projects. He shared Egypt’s commitment to openness and cooperation with global partners in pursuit of the latest advancements in production, expressing a sincere aspiration for strategic partnerships with Pakistani companies, particularly in areas where interests and expertise align.
Emphasizing this spirit of collaboration, Minister Salah invited Pakistani enterprises to participate in the upcoming “EDEX 2025” International Defense Exhibition in Cairo—a key event for the defense industry in Africa and the Middle East, scheduled from December 1–4, 2025.
Ambassador Aamir Shouket, in turn, expressed his gratitude for the warm Egyptian welcome and noted the two countries’ deep-rooted ties, built on mutual respect and shared cultural values. He recalled that Egypt was the first Middle Eastern country where Pakistan opened an embassy immediately after independence—an early sign of this enduring relationship.
The Ambassador praised Egypt’s efforts to modernize its industry, encourage investment, and develop infrastructure. He highlighted Egypt’s strategic position as a gateway to African and Middle Eastern markets, noting keen interest from Pakistani companies eager to collaborate with Egypt’s military production sector.
Ambassador Shouket also conveyed Pakistan’s admiration for Egypt’s professionalism and reliability in national projects and expressed optimism about the promising future of joint ventures.
Both leaders voiced hope that these growing ties would pave the way for innovative partnerships, further economic growth, and greater stability in the region, as Egypt and Pakistan alike look toward a future of shared progress and prosperity.