Cairo: Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces Lieutenant General Ahmed Khalifa met with General Luciano Portolano, Chief of the Italian Defense Staff, during an official visit to Egypt. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Defense headquarters, where both military leaders engaged in discussions aimed at bolstering cooperation and partnership between the armed forces of Egypt and Italy.According to State Information Service Egypt, the discussions concentrated on enhancing military ties and collaboration in various fields, reflecting the longstanding relationship between the two nations. Lieutenant General Khalifa expressed his appreciation for the strong ties and emphasized the Egyptian General Command's dedication to advancing military cooperation that benefits both countries.General Portolano reiterated Italy's commitment to strengthening military relations and the exchange of expertise with Egypt. He acknowledged Egypt's crucial role in promoting security and stability in the Middle East, high lighting the importance of continued collaboration.The meeting was attended by several senior military officials from both Egypt and Italy, underscoring the significance of the discussions and the commitment of both nations to their military partnership.