Part of the meeting held between Egyptian Minister of Defence and Military Production General Abdel Mageed Saqr and his Madagascan counterpart, Minister of Defense General Lalamanga Delphin Sahivelo. Photo courtesy of Egyptian armed forces spokesman.
According to a statement from the Egyptian Armed Forces, the Madagascan delegation was received with an official ceremony at the Ministry of Defence’s General Secretariat, including a military band performance of both national anthems.
Talks focused on strengthening military ties and coordination between the two armed forces in areas of mutual interest, emphasizing confronting regional security challenges and supporting broader stability efforts across the continent.
Saqr reaffirmed the “depth and strength” of Egypt’s relationships with African states, describing ties with Madagascar as part of a long-standing strategic and historical partnership.
Sahivelo praised Egypt’s role in supporting African security and stability and expressed hope for deeper cooperation in the near future.
Lieutenant General Ahmed Khalifa, Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, and senior military officials from both sides attended the meeting.
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