Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Thursday that the stability in Egypt is vital for maintaining peace in the Middle East.

According to details, Egyptian envoy Ihab Abdul Hamid Hasan called on Asif in Islamabad. On this occasion, the Egyptian envoy resolved to work together on all mutual interests and boost defence ties with Pakistan.

On this occasion, both the leaders had also discussed the situation in the region.

Meanwhile, Pakistan had expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine against the Israeli atrocity in the Gaza Strip.

– President Zardari denounces elections in Occupied Kashmir –

Separately on Wednesday, President Asif Ali Zardari denounced the elections in Occupied Kashmir.

According to details, the delegation of refugees from Kashmir called on the president in Islamabad. Expressing his thoughts on the occasion, President Zardari said: "The elections cannot be the substitute to the Kashmiri people's right to self-determination."

"The elections like this are unacceptable for the masses of the occupied Kashmir," said President Zardari.

The elections are part of the Indian strategy to further strengthen the occupation in Occupied Kashmir," said the president.

"Any of the steps from India are not going to stop the independence struggle of the Kashmiri people," he added.

Meanwhile, the delegation had briefed the president about the Indian atrocity in Occupied Kashmir during the tenure of the Narendra Modi-led government.

The delegation had also expressed its gratitude to President Zardari for continuing to extend ethical, political and diplomatic support for the Kashmiri masses.