Donald Trump, the President of the United States, and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the President of Egypt, will meet in Washington on April 3. A U.S. government official stated that this meeting aims to 'revitalize relations between the two sides.' The two presidents had a phone conversation just a few days after Trump took office in February 2017. A White House official mentioned on March 20 that el-Sisi had been invited to Washington. According to officials in Washington and Cairo, the phone conversation was related to increasing efforts to combat terrorism. Trump also emphasized his commitment to bilateral relations. Recent statements and analyses suggest that U.S.-Egypt relations may enter a new phase, potentially 'stronger' than during Barack Obama's presidency. Following Trump's victory in the U.S. elections, the Egyptian president remarked that Trump 'has demonstrated a deep and fundamental understanding of regional events in general and events in Egypt specifically.' Trump, in one of his interviews with Fox News, described el-Sisi as 'a very interesting person' who 'took power in Egypt and really took power.' Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, a former general in the Egyptian army, ousted Mohamed Morsi, the president from the Muslim Brotherhood, on July 3, 2013. Prior to Morsi's ousting, hundreds of thousands of his opponents had long held various protests and rallies. After Morsi's removal, demonstrations and rallies by his supporters continued for an extended period. During both periods, several protesters and civilians lost their lives. Ongoing violence in Egypt led the U.S. government, under Barack Obama, to suspend part of its military and financial aid to Egypt in October 2013 (three months after Morsi's ousting). Two years later, Washington announced it would end the suspension of military aid. A current White House official praised el-Sisi's government, stating that he 'has taken the lead in Egypt's campaign against long-term threats posed by terrorism in the Sinai [Desert].' The Egyptian president will travel to the United States on April 1 and will meet with several members of the U.S. government and Congress before his meeting with the U.S. president. After meeting with el-Sisi, Trump will host King Abdullah II of Jordan at the White House on April 16.
Trump and Egyptian President to Meet in Washington
Donald Trump and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi are set to meet in Washington on April 3 to revitalize U.S.-Egypt relations, which may strengthen beyond the Obama era. This meeting follows a recent phone call focused on counter-terrorism efforts, highlighting the growing cooperation between the two nations.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Donald Trump and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi are scheduled to meet in Washington on April 3 to strengthen U.S.-Egypt relations, with a focus on counter-terrorism efforts. This meeting follows a recent phone call and aims to revitalize bilateral ties that may surpass those established during the Obama administration.
- El-Sisi's government has been praised for its anti-terrorism efforts in Egypt.
- The meeting is part of a series of engagements between U.S. and Egyptian officials.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Egypt has been a key U.S. ally in the Middle East, especially in counter-terrorism efforts since el-Sisi's rise to power after the ousting of Mohamed Morsi in 2013. The U.S. has fluctuated in its support based on Egypt's internal stability and human rights issues.
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