Head of the US Central Command General Joseph Votel, currently on a visit to Cairo, stressed that Egypt is one of US's most important partners in the region, according to the US Embassy here on Sunday.
“Egypt is one of our most important partners in the region,” Votel said. At CENTCOM our vision is to help promote a more stable and prosperous region with increasingly effective governance, improved security, and trans-regional cooperation. Our mission is to direct and enable military engagement with allies and partners to increase regional security and stability.” he added.
Votel arrived in Cairo for meetings with Egyptian senior leaders to discuss shared interests in regional security.
General Votel plans to meet with President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, Minister of Defense Sedky Sobhy, and other senior officials to explore ways to strengthen the US-Egypt partnership in the fight against terrorism and in promoting stability throughout the Middle East region.
General Votel last visited Egypt in August, 2016.
Soure: MENA
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