United States Secretary of State
Blinken’s remarks came after a phone call with Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Thursday, during which they discussed bilateral relations and regional issues, according to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.
Shoukry and Blinken discussed means of boosting cooperation in light of the firm relations between Cairo and Washington with the aim of enhancing and expanding bilateral relations as desired by the two sides, a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said.