Saturday, April 15, 2017

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis Will Visit Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel, Qatar And Djibouti This Week

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis speaks at the opening of the 53rd Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 17, 2017. REUTERS/Michael Dalder

U.S. Department of Defense: Mattis Trip to Make Stops in Middle East, Africa

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will embark April 17 on his fourth trip since becoming secretary. He will to reaffirm key U.S. military alliances, engage with strategic partners in the Middle East and Africa, and discuss cooperative efforts to counter destabilizing activities and defeat extremist terror organizations, according to a Defense Department news release.

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WNU Editor: I am surprised that he is not making a stop at Iraq.

More News On U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis Visiting Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel, Qatar And Djibouti This Week

Pentagon chief to travel next week to Middle East, Africa -- AFP
U.S. defense chief to visit Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel next week -- Reuters
Pentagon chief headed to Middle East, Africa -- The Hill
Mattis to visit, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel, Qatar, Djibouti -- Arab News
Mattis headed to the Middle East, Africa -- Washington Examiner
US defence secretary Jim Mattis to visit Egypt on Wednesday, commemorate fallen Egyptian soldiers: Pentagon -- Ahram Online
US defense secretary expected in Israel next week -- Times of Israel

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