Showing posts with label EGYPTIAN DEFENSE MINISTER GEN. ABDEL-FATTAH EL-SISSI. Show all posts
Showing posts with label EGYPTIAN DEFENSE MINISTER GEN. ABDEL-FATTAH EL-SISSI. Show all posts

Friday, September 6, 2013

DEFENSE SECRETARY HAGEL CALLS EGYPT'S DEFENSE MINISTER REGARDING SYRIAN SITUATION

FROM:  U.S. DEFENSE DEPARTMENT 
Hagel Discusses Security With Egypt's Defense Minister
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2013 - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel called Egyptian Defense Minister Gen. Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi yesterday to discuss the U.S.-Egyptian security relationship, the current security situation in Egypt and progress on the political roadmap, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said.

In a statement summarizing the call, Little said the Egyptian defense leader updated Hagel on security developments, including the Sinai Peninsula, and stressed the importance of the U.S.-Egyptian partnership against violent extremists.

Hagel acknowledged Egyptian accomplishments in providing security in the Sinai and declared that the United States stands with Egypt and all nations against terrorism worldwide, the press secretary said.

The two defense leaders also discussed the situation in Syria and its implications for security and stability in the region, Little said, and Hagel expressed appreciation for the defense minister's insights.


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