Egypt, Italy chiefs of staff agree on increasing military cooperation

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CAIRO - 28 May 2025: Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Ahmed Khalifa met his Italian counterpart Luciano Portolano in Cairo on Tuesday to discuss means of increasing military cooperation.

The meeting addressed ways to enhance cooperation between the armed forces of the two countries in various fields.

Khalifa expressed his pride in the long-standing relations between the Egyptian and Italian armed forces.

For his part, Portolano expresses Italy’s keenness to support military relations and exchange expertise between the armed forces of both countries, praising Egypt's constant efforts to establish the foundations of security and stability in the Middle East.

The meeting was attended by a number of commanders of the armed forces of both countries.