Dominion of Pakistan – Kingdom of Egypt (1947–1953) relations
 
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Egypt
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PAKISTAN
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Both countries established diplomatic recognitions on the 20th of October in 1947 when the Egyptian Government has agreed to the establishment of a Pakistan Embassy in Cairo and to the appointment Mr. J. A. Rahim as Charge d'Affaires.[1] Modern relations traced back to 1947 when Founder of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah paid a farewell visit to Egypt on the special invitation sent by King Fuad II. Pakistan established its diplomatic Mission in Cairo on the 11th of June in 1948. The two countries enjoy close relations rooted in common bonds of religion, culture and shared perceptions on a number of international and regional issues. Egypt recognizes Pakistan as an important member of the Muslim world that occupies a significant geopolitical position in Southern Asia. The Egyptian people possess great affection for Pakistan and display immense warmth towards the country. The two countries are members of various organizations, and closely interact and cooperate with each other at the United Nations and other international fora. Pakistan considers Egypt as an important player in the Middle East and within the Islamic polity. The two countries enjoy sustained defense relations. Both Egypt and Pakistan have a close nationalist bond, the two nations were founded as modern nation-states in an era of nationalism, with a pre-dominant Muslim population. Modern Egypt regards its founder as Muhammad Ali of Egypt while Muhammad Ali Jinnah is regarded as Pakistan's founder.
References[edit]
- ↑ "PAKISTAN EMBASSY IN CAIRO Indian Daily Mail, 21 October 1947, Page 6". Newspaper SG. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
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