United States Participation at the Cairo Peace Summit

MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 22, 2023 U.S. Embassy Cairo Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Beth Jones attended the Cairo Peace Summit yesterday in Egypt on behalf of the United States. The summit gathered leaders from the international community to discuss the crisis in Israel and Gaza and coordinate urgent need for humanitarian assistance to …

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Israel Under Attack

PRESS STATEMENT THE SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 7, 2023 The United States unequivocally condemns the appalling attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israel, including civilians and civilian communities.  There is never any justification for terrorism. We stand in solidarity with the government and people of Israel, and extend our condolences for the Israeli lives lost in …

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 7, 2023 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry about the horrific attacks on Israel and the urgency in achieving an immediate halt to the appalling assault by Hamas terrorists against Israel. The Secretary …

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry 

READOUT May 2, 2023 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry to consult on extending and expanding the ceasefire in Sudan and ensuring a coordinated humanitarian response.  The Secretary and the Foreign Minister agreed to continue close U.S.-Egypt consultation regarding ongoing efforts to …

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Nadia Bilbassy of Al Arabiya

Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Nadia Bilbassy of Al Arabiya   INTERVIEW ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY CAIRO, EGYPT JANUARY 29, 2023 QUESTION:  (In Arabic.)  Mr. Secretary, thank you very much for giving us this exclusive interview.  We appreciate your time. SECRETARY BLINKEN:  It’s very good to be with you. QUESTION:  I …

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U.S.-Egypt Military Cooperation Committee 

September 21, 2021   U.S.-Egypt Military Cooperation Committee  Cairo – The United States and the Arab Republic of Egypt held the 32nd U.S.-Egypt Military Cooperation Committee (MCC) in Cairo, Egypt on September 20-21.  Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Dana Stroul led the U.S. delegation.  Air Force Commander Lieutenant General Abbas Helmy led the Egyptian …

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Near East: After the Deal: A New Iran Strategy

Near East: After the Deal: A New Iran Strategy 05/21/2018 12:17 PM EDT Remarks Mike Pompeo Secretary of State The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC May 21, 2018   MS JAMES: Good morning. (Applause.) Welcome to the Heritage Foundation. My name is Kay James and I have the honor of being the president here. It is a pleasure and honor to welcome our distinguished guest, …

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U.S. Congressional Delegation Tours Cairo

Cairo – Members of the United States House of Representatives Michael Conaway (R-TX), Ralph Abraham (R-LA), and Gwen Graham (D-FL) visited Egypt October 16-18, 2016, meeting with senior Government of Egypt officials and touring projects supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development. The delegation met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry and Minister …

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