DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, July 22, 2014 – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
spoke yesterday with Egyptian Defense Minister Col. Gen. Sedki Sobhy to express
his condolences over the recent loss of 22 Egyptian soldiers in an attack near
the Libyan border.
In a statement summarizing the call, Pentagon Press
Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said Hagel thanked Sobhy for Egypt's
efforts to broker a cease-fire to the conflict in Israel and Gaza, and noted
that Secretary of State John F. Kerry would be arriving in Egypt shortly to
discuss the issue.
Hagel and Sobhy reaffirmed their commitment to a strong
bilateral relationship and agreed to continue to engage regularly, Kirby said.
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