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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt, Pakistan Agree to Bolstering Relations

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi. (Reuters)

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan agreed on Friday to bolster ties between their countries, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

The officials met in the holy Saudi city of Makkah on the sidelines of their participation in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit.

Cairo and Islamabad will boost ties through visits by parliamentary delegations and contacts between senior officials.

Sisi and Khan also discussed regional and international developments of interest, as well as Islamic affairs, said a statement from the PM’s office.

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