President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi discussed with US Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns in Cairo the ways to boost security and intelligence cooperation between the two countries.
According to the Egyptian Presidency, El-Sisi and Burns also exchanged views about the recent developments in several international and regional issues of common interest.
The Egyptian President emphasized the
strength of Egypt-US relations and the importance Egypt attaches to
strengthening cooperation in different fields, especially at the security and
intelligence levels, to support efforts aiming to restore stability in the
Middle East in light of the challenges it is currently witnessing.
The Egyptian Presidency stated that Burns conveyed to President El-Sisi the greetings of US President Joe Biden. During the meeting, Burns emphasized the importance and strength of Egypt-US relations.
He affirmed that Washington was looking forward to boost cooperation and partnership relations with Egypt as a pillar of security and stability in the Middle East, especially at a time of international and regional instability.
The meeting was attended by Abbas Kamel, the head of Egypt's General Intelligence Service (GIS).
Source: Al-Ahram Online
