Sudan, Egypt army chiefs sign agreement for military cooperation

Egypt and Sudan on Tuesday signed an agreement for military cooperation between both countries.

The agreement was signed during a visit by Egypt’s army chief of staff, Mohamed Farid, to the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, a Sputnik correspondent reported.

“We reached a goal regarding the national security of the two countries to build experienced armed forces,” the Sudanese army chief of staff, Mohamed al-Hussein, said.

Al-Hussein the government and people of Egypt for standing by his country during its most trying times

The Sudanese official also welcomed the outcome of the two countries’ joint military committee.

Farid said Cairo was seeking to “consolidate ties with Sudan in all fields, especially in the military and security spheres. (Sputnik/NAN)