Sarah Saad
The General Command of the Egyptian Armed Forces has been actively working to strengthen co-operation with both regional and international partners on the road to fostering regional and international security and bolstering joint efforts.
These efforts are key to maintaining stability and addressing current challenges, being built on strong military relationships with friendly countries.
Egypt’s military relations are aimed at improving defence cooperation, sharing military expertise, and aligning with shared interests.
This approach helps maintain balance in the face of evolving regional and global issues.
Key activities include exchanging visits, hosting military delegations, and organizing joint training exercises, all of which contribute to improving combat capabilities and deepening international ties.
In 2024, several high-level meetings were held to strengthen military cooperation, with important engagements, involving the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the Minister of Defence, and other senior officials.
These meetings included discussions with representatives from international organisations, key countries, and military commanders.
Key meetings in 2024
United Nations
A meeting with the senior coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs and Reconstruction in Gaza
A meeting with the UN under-secretary-general for Peacekeeping Operations
United Kingdom
A meeting with the British defence minister to discuss military co-operation
United States
Multiple meetings with US officials, including:
The Middle East and North Africa coordinator for the US National Security Council (two meetings)
The US special envoy for Humanitarian Affairs for the Middle East
A delegation from the US House of Representatives
The head of the US Central Command (two meetings)
A member of the Committee on Armed Services in the US House of Representatives
European Union
A meeting with the EU high representative
for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, vice-president of the European Commission and president of the European Union Defence Council
France
A meeting with the chief of the French Armed Forces General Staff
Bulgaria
A meeting with the Bulgarian defence minister
Greece
A meeting with the chief of the Hellenic Armed Forces
African countries
A meeting with the minister of National Defence of the Democratic Republic of Congo
A meeting with the minister of National Defence and Veterans of the Republic of Mali
A meeting with the minister of defence of the Federal Republic of Somalia
A meeting with the minister of National Defence and Ex- Combatants and Veterans of the Republic of Angola
A meeting with the first vice-president of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea
A meeting with the Kenyan minister of defence, during which current developments in the regional and international arenas and their repercussions on the African continent were discussed
Arab countries
A meeting with Bahrain’s National Security advisor and the commander of the Royal Guard
Humanitarian, regional co-operation
A training course in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for African expatriates
A visit by Arab and foreign military representatives to the Rafah Crossing and Al-Arish General Hospital
Meetings of Chief of Staff
A meeting with the chief of General Staff of the Saudi Armed Forces
A meeting with the chief of staff of the Sultan’s Armed Forces in the Sultanate of Oman
A meeting with the chief of staff of the Bahrain Defence Force
A meeting with the chief of staff of the Tunisian Army
A meeting with deputy prime minister and minister of state for Defence Affairs of Qatar
A meeting with the commander of the Malawi Defence Forces
A meeting with the commander of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces
A meeting with the chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Central African Republic
A meeting with NATO’s director-general of the International Military Staff
A meeting with the commander of the Italian Land Forces
A meeting with the chief of General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces to discuss military cooperation and regional crises
A meeting with the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff
Meetings of commanders of main branches
Navy
A meeting with the commander of the Kuwaiti Naval Force
A meeting with the South African Navy commander
A meeting with the commander of the European Naval Operation in the Red Sea to enhance co-operation
Receiving a delegation from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Receiving the chief of staff of the French Navy at the headquarters of the Northern Fleet
A meeting with the senior advisor to the chief of the Defence Staff for the Middle East and North Africa
Air Force
Marking the golden jubilee of starting co-operation with French military aircraft manufacturer, Dassault Aviation
A meeting with the commander of the Saudi Air Force and attending the graduation of the 103rd batch of King Faisal Air College
A meeting with the commander of the Air Force and Air Defence of the Serbian Ministry of Defence
A meeting with the commander of the Chinese Air Force
These meetings and initiatives reflect Egypt’s ongoing efforts to enhance its military and security ties globally.
The aim is to keep pace with security developments, protect national interests, and contribute to regional and international stability.
