US Central Command
During their meeting, Zaki and Kurilla discussed means of deepening military cooperation relations between the armed forces of Egypt and the United States, a statement by the Egyptian Armed Forces spokesman said.
Major General Steven J. deMilliano, director of exercises and training directorate at the United States Central Command, hailed the exercise as a vital professional development tool to test and validate concepts, procedures, and tactics
United States Central Command chief Kenneth McKenzie affirmed keenness to back partnership relations and coordination between the armed forces of Egypt and the US, as he met with Egyptian Defense Minister Mohamed Zaki on Monday in Cairo.