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VP Pence in Egypt for talks on security, counterterrorism

CAIRO - US Vice President Mike Pence arrived in Cairo Saturday for meetings with Egyptian leader Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on security and counterterrorism issues.

 

Pence arrived in Egypt's capital hours after a budget impasse in Washington led to a US government shutdown. He's going ahead with his four-day trip to the Middle East, citing national security and diplomatic reasons.

 

Pence and al-Sisi are expected to discuss security cooperation between the US and Egypt, and efforts to fight the Islamic State group.

  

Pence plans to travel to Jordan later Saturday and then to Israel on Sunday. He's not expected to meet with Palestinians officials.

 


פרסום ראשון: 01.20.18, 16:28