Egypt's President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Tuesday with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Serbia Miloš Vučević. The meeting was also attended by Egypt's Minister of Defence and Military Production Mohamed Zaki. The meeting discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations, military and security cooperation between the two countries and international issues of common concern, especially the Russian-Ukrainian crisis and its geopolitical and economic repercussions globally. Ahmad Fahmy, the spokesperson for the presidency, said that Al-Sisi conveyed his greetings and appreciation to President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić. Al-Sisi confirmed that Egypt values the firm historical bonds the two countries share, and is committed to further advancing bilateral cooperation in all fields, including defence. The president emphasized that Egypt seeks to invigorate the two countries' partnership, to be commensurate with their potential across all levels. During the meeting, the Serbian Deputy Prime Minister conveyed the Serbian President's greetings and expressed his appreciation to President Al-Sisi, praising the prosperous Egyptian-Serbian relations, especially in light of President Al-Sisi's visit to Serbia in July 2022 and the resulting growing momentum. He also commended the growing and effective Egyptian presence in the regional and international arenas under the leadership of President Al-Sisi, as well as Egypt's decisive efforts in combating terrorism at the regional level, in addition to its support for stability, security and development, noting in this context the steady and urban development he witnessed during his visit to Egypt.