President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Wednesday received Chadian Minister of Defense Bichara Issa Djadallah, said Presidential Spokesman Ambassador Alaa Youssef.

In statements, the spokesman added that the visiting minister conveyed the greetings of Chadian President Idriss Déby to president Sisi and handed him over a message on means of promoting bilateral relations.

The Chadian minister asserted his country's appreciation for the role of Egypt at the Arab and African levels, added the spokesman.

The minister further underlined his country's keenness on enhancing joint military cooperation and coordinating with Egypt in the domain of fighting terrorism, according to the spokesman.

President Sisi also underlined that relations between the two countries are strong, said the spokesman, adding that the president asserted the necessity of upgrading bilateral relations and enhancing joint cooperation especially in the security field.

Attending the meeting were Minister of Defense Sedqi Sobhi and the Chadian army chief of staff along with the Chadian ambassador here.

Source : Mena