Pakistani Ambassador in Egypt Sajid Bilal hosted a reception to pay tribute to the martyrs on the occasion of Pakistan’s Defence and Martyrs’ Day. In his speech, Ambassador Bilal highlighted that Defence and Martyrs’ Day symbolizes an enduring display of unity, indomitable courage, and unmatched sacrifices by Pakistan’s gallant soldiers. The ambassador noted that the world has witnessed the resolve of his country’s armed forces in a protracted fight against terrorism. Pakistan has faced the brunt of global and regional terrorism, which was confronted not only by its armed forces but also by the nation as a whole. He specifically mentioned the participation of a large contingent of Pakistan armed forces in the “Bright Star” exercise hosted by Egypt as a symbol of close bilateral defence cooperation.
