Monday, April 3, 2017

President Donald Trump Meets Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi At The White House



ABC News: Trump says US is 'great friend and ally' to controversial Egyptian President el-Sissi in White House meeting

President Donald Trump welcomed Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to the White House today to discuss economic and security matters. This meeting was el-Sissi's first official state visit since he took power through a military coup in 2013.

In a press conference this afternoon, Trump said he looks "forward to a very long and strong relationship" with the Egyptian president as they work to defeat together ISIS in the Middle East. Later this afternoon, he told reporters “we’ve made great progress today with Egypt, really great progress.”

"I just want to say to you, Mr. President, you have a great friend and ally in the United States," Trump said.

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More News On President Donald Trump Meeting Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi At The White House

Trump says US will forge a ‘great bond’ with Egypt -- Washington Post/AP
In landmark meeting, Trump hails Sisi's 'fantastic job' in Egypt -- AFP
Trump tells Sisi U.S., Egypt will fight Islamic militants together -- Reuters
Trump backs Sisi as he seeks to 'reboot' US-Egypt ties -- BBC
Donald Trump says US is 'very much behind' Egypt's Sisi -- Al Jazeera
Trump Calls U.S. an Egyptian ‘Ally’ and Compliments Sisi -- Bloomberg
Trump: 'We are very much behind' Egypt's el-Sisi -- Politico
Sisi ends meeting with Trump, will meet King of Jordan Tuesday -- Ahram Online
What Egypt's el-Sissi Wants From Trump -- Newsweek

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