CAIRO, 24 February, 2021 (TON): On Monday, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and visiting Commander of U.S. Central Command Kenneth McKenzie explored ways to strengthen military, security, and counterterrorism cooperation.

Mohamed Farid, chief of staff of Egypt’s Armed Forces, also met McKenzie and his accompanying delegation.

Egypt looks forward to developing bilateral cooperation in all areas in the face of common challenges in the region, El-Sisi said.

Stressing on the regional issues, McKenzie said the US will continue to coordinate with Egypt on regional issues, and praised Cairo’s efforts against terrorism and extremism.
Tamer Al-Rifai, spokesman for Egypt’s Armed Forces said, “The meeting dealt with the exchange of visions on a number of regional and international issues to achieve common interests in establishing security and stability.”

He added, “The delegation confirmed the depth of Egyptian-American relations, and expressed its pride with partnerships that link the armed forces of both countries.”

New regional developments were reviewed particularly in the Middle East, Africa, and the eastern Mediterranean.