President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, the CIA, Mr. John Ratcliffe. The meeting was also attended by Director of the General Intelligence Service, Minister Hassan Rashad.
Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the meeting touched upon avenues to bolster the strategic relations between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United States of America. President El-Sisi emphasized that Egypt values the long-standing and distinguished relations binding the two nations, which continue to witness ongoing development across various fronts. The President commended the high level of coordination and consultation on regional and international issues of mutual concern. President El-Sisi stressed that Egypt views the United States as a key strategic partner in the political, security, and economic spheres, lauding U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to achieve security, peace, and stability worldwide.
During the meeting, the President reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East, reaffirming Egypt’s full support for efforts aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement that resolves the Iranian crisis, thereby contributing to the restoration of regional security and stability and ensuring the freedom of international navigation. President El-Sisi also reaffirmed Egypt’s firm stance in support of the security and sovereignty of Arab countries and its vehement rejection of any aggression against them. The President reiterated the paramount importance of settling regional crises through political and diplomatic tracks and addressing their root causes in a comprehensive manner, so as to preserve the institutions of nation-states and safeguard their territorial integrity and regional sovereignty.
The talks also covered developments in the Horn of Africa. President El-Sisi affirmed Egypt’s full support for efforts exerted to reinforce security and stability in Somalia, as well as its categorical rejection of any infringement upon its sovereignty or territorial integrity.
The CIA Director expressed his country’s appreciation for Egypt’s active role in fostering security and stability across the African continent. He emphasized the importance of sustained coordination and consultation between the relevant authorities of both Egypt and the U.S.s, particularly with regard to the Sudanese crisis, the situation in Somalia and the Horn of Africa, and international maritime security. This cooperation aims to bolster efforts to address security and geopolitical challenges, terrorist organizations, and organized crime, as well as enhance the exchange of visions, assessments, and intelligence on various regional and international developments impacting the region’s security and stability.
