Leaders Reaffirm U.S.-egypt Security Partnership

WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Ash Carter telephoned Egyptian Minister of Defense Gen. Sedki Sobhy today and expressed his condolences to Egypt for victims of recent terrorist attacks and his desire to work closely with Sobhy as the U.S. and Egypt cooperate to meet security challenges, Pentagon spokesman Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said in a statement.

Sobhy thanked Carter for U.S. support to Egypt and expressed his views on the need to strengthen global coalitions against terrorism and extremism, Kirby said.

The two leaders, the admiral added, reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening the security partnership between Egypt and the United States.