- Donald Trump
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Sept. 18,
2016 Meeting with Egyptian President el-Sisi
READOUT OF DONALD J. TRUMP'S MEETING WITH EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT ABDEL FATTAH EL-SISI
NEW YORK, NY - Donald J. Trump met with Egyptian President Abdel
Fattah el-Sisi in New York today during his visit to the UN General
Assembly. Mr. Trump and President el-Sisi discussed the strategic
bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Egypt focusing on
political, military and economic cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting also included Mr. Trump’s senior advisors, Senator Jeff
Sessions (R-AL) and Lieutenant General Michael Flynn (Ret.).
Mr. Trump thanked President el-Sisi and the Egyptian people for what
they have done in defense of their country and for the betterment of
the world over the last few years. He expressed great respect for
Egypt’s history and the important leadership role it has played in the
Middle East.
Mr. Trump expressed to President el-Sisi his strong support for Egypt’s
war on terrorism, and how under a Trump Administration, the United
States of America will be a loyal friend, not simply an ally, that
Egypt can count on in the days and years ahead.
Mr. Trump emphasized the strong partnership that the United States and
Egypt have shared for so many years and how this relationship is vital
to help promote peace and stability in the Middle East,
broader region and the world. Mr. Trump also expressed his
recognition
of Egypt’s close relationship with Israel on countering terrorism.Mr.
Trump highlighted how Egypt and the U.S. share a common enemy and the
importance of working together in defeating radical Islamic terrorism,
not only politically and militarily, but also addressing the ideology.
Mr. Trump emphasized to President el-Sisi his high regard for
peace-loving Muslims and understands that every day there are people of
goodwill that sacrifice their lives and fortunes to combat the growing
threat of radical Islamic terrorism.
Mr. Trump said that if he were fortunate enough to win the election in
November, he would invite President el-Sisi on an official visit to the
United States and would be honored to visit Egypt and the Egyptian
people who he has a great fondness for.