Defense Secretary Dr. Mark Esper hosted a salute and tribute with cannons welcoming ceremony for Egyptian Defense Minister Gen. Muhammad Zaki at the Pentagon, July 29, 2019.
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The United States’ and Egypt’s strategic relationship is a top priority for this administration and for this department. I look forward to continuing our militaries’ close partnership across a wide range of issues. I especially welcome your insights today on how we can expand our counterterrorism cooperation, and more broadly, I look forward to hearing your views on regional security, including Libya and Iran.
Undoubtedly, there are nearly giant requirements and priorities for the clients of the two countries in order to get rid of the terrorist networks, and including the Mafia of organized crime in the Middle East, which has become a threat to the security and stability of our communities. This is in addition to handling the difficulties and complexities of the main issues that mainly guarantee and ensure the realization of our goals for peaceful coexistence and between all communities and the region.