Military Production Minister Mohamed el Assar met here with French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian along with his accompanying delegation.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed aspects of cooperation between the two countries. 

The French defense minister also honored Assar and awarded him the National Order of the Legion of Honor in appreciation of his role in promoting Egyptian-French ties. 

Assar, meanwhile, extended thanks to the French defense minister and underlined the close ties binding Egypt and France. 

He also hailed France's role in supporting Egypt to combat terrorism.

Source: MENA