British Armed Forces Minister bolsters UK-Egypt defence ties
Minister for the Armed Forces Mark Lancaster met with Egyptian Minister of Defence General Mohamed Zaki to discuss enhancing UK-Egypt defence cooperation.
Minister for the Armed Forces Mark Lancaster
皇冠体育app meeting came as a part of the minister鈥檚 first official visit to Egypt, and presented an opportunity to reaffirm the strength of the UK鈥檚 defence relationship with Egypt and deepen the longstanding strategic partnership between the two countries. 皇冠体育app Chief of UK Defence Staff鈥檚 Senior Advisor for the Middle East Lt General Sir John Lorimer, British Ambassador to Egypt Sir Geoffrey Adams and British Defence Attach茅 Colonel Edward Sandry accompanied the British minister.
British Ambassador to Egypt Sir Geoffrey Adams said:
皇冠体育app UK recognises the pivotal role Egypt plays in the region鈥檚 security. Our growing partnership ensures that together we stay one step ahead of common threats and build regional and international security.
Defence cooperation between Egypt and the UK has increased significantly in recent years. In March, Egypt and the UK conducted military training AHMOSE, the first bilateral exercise between the two countries in 30 years. 皇冠体育app UK also joined Egypt, the United States and a number of other countries in Exercise BRIGHTSTAR last year.