Egypt’s presidency said US President Donald Trump spoke with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, who expressed hope for a “new push” in bilateral relations under Trump’s administration.
The statement said that the newly inaugurated Trump called Sisi Monday and “expressed his appreciation for the difficulties Egypt bears in its war against terrorism.”
White House spokesman Sean Spicer said later Monday that Trump is committed to providing military assistance to Egypt.
Washington’s annual $1.3 billion in military aid was briefly suspended under Trump’s predecessor Barack Obama in 2013, following the ouster of then-President Mohammad Mursi, but was fully reinstated in 2015.
Source: Agencies
