President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received today, at his residence in Paris, Mr. Eric Trappier, CEO of Dassault Aviation, a French aerospace company that manufactures Rafale fighter jets.

The Spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency stated that the President affirmed Egypt’s pride in the extended and fruitful cooperation with Dassault Aviation. This reflects the depth of defense cooperation between the two friendly countries, Egypt and France, most especially demonstrated in the military parts produced by the French company, which add to the capabilities of the Egyptian Armed Forces.

For his part, Mr. Trappier expressed his honor to meet the President and stressed the keenness of Dassault to enhance existing cooperation with Egypt as it is one of the company’s most important global partners. Additionally, Mr. Trappier was interested in the development of cooperation in light of the significance of Egypt’s role in strengthening stability and security in the Middle East, the Eastern Mediterranean and the African continent as well as Egypt’s prominent role in the international efforts to combat terrorism.

Source: State Information Service Egypt