Egypt, China celebrate 45 years of military aviation partnership
The event commemorated the arrival of the first fighter jets produced by CATIC into the Egyptian Air Force fleet.
The ceremony included a guided tour of the military museum at the Citadel, highlighting Egypt's military history.
Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Mahmoud Fouad Abdel-Gawad conveyed a message from Egypt's top military leadership.
He also expressed optimism for expanding future collaboration to enhance combat readiness and keep pace with technological advancements in aviation.
For his part, CATIC's CEO and the Chinese ambassador to Egypt both attended, reiterating the importance of military cooperation and shared goals in developing advanced capabilities.
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