Egypt condemns assassination attempt of former Pakistani PM Imran Khan

CAIRO – 4 November 2022: Egypt condemned Friday the assassination attempt of Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, wishing him and all the injured a speedy recovery.

The statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also asserted Egypt's support to the Pakistani government and people against all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism.

Khan was shot in the leg while standing on a bed of a truck, and addressing protesters he was leading in Wazirabad town located in Northeast Pakistan. The incident incurred the death of one, and the injury of 10.

In September, President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi made a phone call to incumbent Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sherif to express solidarity with the country in the aftermath of deadly floods.

Sharif thanked Sisi and the Egyptian people for their support and hoped to boost bilateral relations, especially in the field of climate change. That is in light of Egypt's hosting of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP27, to take place in Sharm El Sheikh in November.

The prime minister also hailed the inspiring Egyptian model, under President Sisi, in various developmental fields as well as Egypt’s leading political role in the region.