Egyptian-Pakistani air defense forces begin 'Sky Guardians 1' exercises

CAIRO – 27 May 2021: Egyptian-Pakistani air defense exercises dubbed "Sky Guardians 1" began Wednesday in Egypt and will last for several days.

Those include training on securing the airspace and vital assets while unifying concepts among participating elements to ensure the competent planning and administration of operations.

 

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan hailed Egypt’s efforts for reaching a ceasefire in Gaza during a phone call with President Abdel Fattah al Sisi, Wednesday.

Presidential Spokesman Bassam Radi said in a statement that Khan underlined depth of relations between the two countries and peoples, saying he is looking forward to tapping new vistas of fruitful cooperation between Egypt and Pakistan.

President Sisi and Khan exchanged viewpoints on the latest developments regarding the Palestinian cause and recent incidents in the Gaza Strip.

Khan said his country is highly appreciating the Egyptian stance and successful efforts exerted by Cairo to reach a ceasefire.

The Pakistani prime minister underscored that Egypt's stability is a milestone in the stability of the Middle East region and the Muslim world at large.

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi praised "positive" relations between Egypt and Pakistan. He reiterated keenness on promoting bilateral cooperation with Pakistan on all levels.