Chief of Air Staff holds bilateral talks with his Egyptian Counterpart

New Delhi: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari held talks with his Egyptian counterpart, Air Marshal Mohamed Abbas Helmy Md Hashem in New Delhi to enhance cooperation between the two air forces.

The two sides also exchanged views on the evolving regional security scenario in the backdrop of the crisis in Ukraine.

The Indian Air Force in a tweet said, "Air Marshal Mohamed Abbas Helmy Md Hashem, Chief of the Egyptian Air Force called on Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari #CAS in New Delhi today."

"Bilateral issues of mutual interest and defence cooperation were discussed between both the Chiefs," it added.

Air Marshal Hashem also met Army chief General Manoj Pande.

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