LT. General Osama Asker during his visit to Turkey. Photo: Egyptian Armed Forces
Askar met with his Turkish counterpart General Metin Gürak to discuss boosting military and security cooperation
The two sides also discussed regional and international crises that have impacted their countries' national security.
Askar also met with Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler who lauded Egypt's pivotal role in the Middle East.
He also met with the head of the Turkish Defense Industries Authority and toured several defence companies, chief among them Bayratkar Defense, which specializes in combat drones.
In February, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that Turkey agreed to provide combat drones to Egypt.
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