ISLAMABAD, OCT 11 (DNA) – President Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan attaches great importance to close cordial and fraternal relations with Egypt.

President said this while talking to Ambassador of Egypt, Ahmed Fadel Yakoub who called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, on Thursday.

Arif Alvi said Pakistan is also keen to further strengthen the political, economic and trade relations with Egypt.

Ambassadors Yakoub conveyed felicitation of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to President Dr. Arif Alvi on assuming the office.

The President emphasized that bilateral relations between the two countries are rooted in shared faith and heritage. He hoped that Ambassador Yakoub will continue to play his positive role toward further strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.=DNA

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