FM Shoukry, US National Security Adviser Discuss Bilateral Relations

Hours ago, Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry welcomed US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, who is visiting Cairo as part of a Middle East tour.

Shoukry is currently holding a consultation session at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' headquarters with the US National Security Adviser on the strategic relations between Egypt and the United States.

Moreover, the two officials addressed a number of bilateral and regional issues of common interest.

In a previous statement, the White House said: “The meeting will address human rights, Libyan elections and Israeli-Palestinian relations."

National Security Council spokesperson Emily Horne stated that the officials will discuss the Libyan elections with their Egyptian counterparts.

“National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, joined by White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk, will travel to Cairo, Egypt for official meetings tomorrow,” Horne said.

“The US and Egyptian delegations will discuss support for Libyan elections and regional security, including in the Horn of Africa.”