Lieutenant-General Khalifa and his delegation received an official reception, which included a guard of honour review and military bands playing both countries' national anthems.
The Egyptian military spokesman stated Saturday that the visit is in light of military cooperation and the exchange of expertise between the two nations' armed forces.
Khalifa underscored the deep relationship between Egypt and France, expressing his desire to broaden cooperation and partnership across various military sectors.
For his part, Burkhard praised Egypt's pivotal role in supporting the pillars of security and stability in the Middle East.
Additionally, he stressed his country's keenness to strengthen bilateral military relations to serve the common interests of both sides.
During the visit, both chiefs of staff inspected the French Joint Operations Centre and the Space Command Centre.
They received a briefing on both centres' operational methods, which ensure continuous control and coordination among the various branches of the French Armed Forces.
The French chief of staff also accompanied Lieutenant General Khalifa to a French military base, where they observed training activities featuring the latest French tanks, armoured combat vehicles, and unmanned aerial vehicles, all of which use advanced technological systems.
At the end of the tour, the Egyptian chief of staff commended the high standard of training, noting its contribution to the French Armed Forces' combat efficiency and its role in strengthening military cooperation between Egypt and France.
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