Al-Sisi meets US CENTCOM chief to discuss military ties, Gaza ceasefire
The meeting, also attended by Egypt's Minister of Defence Abdel Meguid Saqr and US Ambassador Herro Mustafa, focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States.
Presidential Spokesperson Mohamed El-Shennawy said General Kurilla conveyed greetings from US President Donald Trump, which President Al-Sisi welcomed warmly, reaffirming the importance of US-Egypt ties.
Talks covered ways to deepen military and security collaboration in light of shared concerns over regional stability and counterterrorism. President Al-Sisi highlighted Egypt's ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza, facilitate hostage exchanges, and ensure the swift delivery of humanitarian aid to the enclave. He also praised President Trump's recent diplomatic engagement aimed at ending the violence.
The discussions extended to broader Middle East issues, including the need to revive the peace process and pursue sustainable political solutions to ongoing crises in Syria, Libya, Sudan, and the Horn of Africa.
On water security, President Al-Sisi reiterated the strategic significance of the Nile River to Egypt, describing it as a matter of national security and a key regional priority.
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