El-Sisi and bin Zayed witnessed the raising of the Egyptian Armed Forces flag on the Egyptian Military Academy's new home in the New Administrative Capital.

During the ceremony, the two leaders witnessed several performances by the aerobatic team.

The event featured a performance by graduates of the equestrian course, officers from the Armed Forces Equestrian Club, students from the Egyptian Military Academy, and the military national team.

The Paratroopers Forces presented an aerial formation featuring the Egyptian flag, the UAE flag, and the Egyptian Military Academy flag, displayed in the sky above the ceremony.

Earlier on Thursday, El-Sisi received bin Zayed at Cairo International Airport on Thursday as the Emirati president started an official visit to Egypt.

According to the Egyptian presidency, the visit by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, who is leading a high-level Emirati delegation, aims to enhance cooperation between the two nations.

The Egyptian president highlighted the significance of Sheikh Bin Zayed's visit in deepening cooperation and exploring new avenues for mutual benefit, reported the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

The Emirati delegation includes the secretary-general of the UAE Supreme National Security Council, the presidential advisor for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology, and ministers of industry and advanced technology, investment, and defence affairs.

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