Egypt's Al-Sisi Meets CIA Chief in Cairo
Ratcliffe praised Egypt’s intelligence cooperation and its role in efforts to resolve the Iran crisis, implement the Gaza ceasefire and address Sudan.
- On Sunday, Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo, with General Intelligence Service Chief Hassan Rashad attending to review high-level security coordination amid regional tensions.
- Discussions focused on the "paramount importance of settling regional crises through political and diplomatic tracks," according to a presidency statement, addressing conflicts in Iran, the Gaza Strip, and Sudan.
- Ratcliffe "lauded Egypt's pivotal role" in seeking peaceful settlements, highlighting deep cooperation between the Central Intelligence Agency and the General Intelligence Service, as the United States warned of rapid escalation between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis.
- President Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's rejection of infringements on Somalia's sovereignty while urging full implementation of the second phase of President Trump's plan to stabilize the Gaza ceasefire and resolve the Iranian crisis.
- Washington recently approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia to help Riyadh "deter current and future threats," while Cairo remains a key ally and top recipient of United States military aid.
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Sudan: El-Sisi and CIA Chief Discuss Sudan War
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and US Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe discussed Sudan's war during talks in Cairo earlier today, with El-Sisi reaffirming Egypt's support for Sudan's unity, sovereignty and state institutions.
The Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), John Ratcliffe, met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi during a visit to Cairo, and informed the Egyptian leader's office.
Egypt, Sudan and US officials discuss ending Sudan war
LONDON: Egypt’s foreign minister met on Sunday with his Sudanese counterpart and a senior US adviser to discuss efforts to end Sudan’s conflict and restore security and stability, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held the trilateral talks with Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieldin Salem and the US president’s senior adviser for Arab and African affairs, Massad Boulos, as regional and international actors seek to reduc…
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