Office of the Spokesperson
For Immediate Release
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March 26, 2019The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino:Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Washington. The Secretary recognized the Foreign Minister’s dedication to strengthening the U.S.-Egypt bilateral relationship. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed how to advance Egypt’s and the region’s security and stability. The Secretary congratulated Egypt on today’s 40th anniversary of the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty.