Ankara: Turkish National Defense Minister Yasar Guler met with Egyptian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief, Minister of Defense and Military Production Lt. Gen. Ashraf Salim Zahir in Ankara on Monday. Guler received Zahir, who was visiting Turkey as his official guest, with a ceremony at the National Defense Ministry.

According to Anadolu Agency, the meeting commenced with the playing of the national anthems of both countries, followed by Lt. Gen. Zahir inspecting the guard of honor. The two defense ministers then proceeded to engage in closed-door talks, the details of which have not been disclosed.