Egyptian Defense Minister Sedqi Sobhi started on Wednesday a several days' official visit to Greece.

In a statement, the Egyptian army said Sobhi held talks upon his arrival in Athens with his Greek counterpart Panos Kammenos on the latest developments at the regional and international levels and how they effect security and stability in the Middle East.

The two sides discussed also ways of bolstering bilateral cooperation in the military field.

Military bands played national anthems of both states to greet Sobhi.