Egypt, US discuss geopolitical developments’ repercussions on Middle East

CAIRO – 11 January 2023: Egypt and the United States discussed on Wednesday the international geopolitical developments and their repercussions on the Middle East, a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry read.

Assistant Egyptian Foreign Minister for American Affairs Hazem Fahmy met today with Mira Resnick, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Regional Security in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, in the presence of Daniel Rubinstein, the Charge d’Affaires to Egypt.

During the meeting, Fahmy stressed the importance that Egypt attaches to its relations with the US especially as 100 years have passed since the establishment of their bilateral relations.

The meeting discussed means of maximizing the benefit from the strategic partnership binding the two countries and affirmed the importance of serious cooperation in the face of the international challenges, especially in the Middle East.

Resnick, for her part, expressed gratitude for the positive development in the relations between Egypt and the US at various levels, especially security and military cooperation in a way that achieves further stability in the region.

As Egypt and the US celebrates 100 years of strategic cooperation, Leslie Reed USAID Mission Director for Egypt said USAID works closely with the government and civil society to control poverty, achieve growth and provide different services to Egyptians.

Reed added that both countries “are currently reaping the impact of strategic cooperation, especially in the recent consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian war.”