Egyptian Minister of Defence Mohamed Zaki received his Nigerian counterpart Mansur Mohamed Dan on Monday for talks on the latest regional and international developments and on boosting bilateral military cooperation and joint exercises. The ministers also discussed coordinating joint efforts to counter terrorism and enhance security and stability in the region, the Egyptian military's spokesman said in a statement. Zaki praised the military cooperation between the two countries' armed forces, calling for more cooperation in the near future. The Nigerian minister hailed the Egyptian armed forces' success in fighting terrorism and restoring security and stability, and wished for more prosperity and wellbeing in Egypt, the statement read. The meeting was attended by top military officials and the Nigerian ambassador to Egypt.
