Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has stressed the importance of continuing efforts to advance relations between his country and the US.
His statement came during his meeting with members of his country’s mission in Washington, according to Egypt’s Foreign Ministry.
Shoukry is currently in the US to participate in strategic dialogue between the two countries that will address all aspects of bilateral relations, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest, the ministry said. The dialogue includes his US counterpart Antony Blinken.
Met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry at the opening of the U.S.-Egypt Strategic Dialogue. The U.S. remains deeply committed to strengthening our partnership with Egypt, working together to support regional stability, and continuing our dialogue on human rights. pic.twitter.com/EZHU5KAXCy
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) November 8, 2021
On Sunday, Shoukry met with Robert Malley, US special envoy to Iran, to exchange views on the situation in the Middle East.
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