DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2015 – Defense Secretary Ash Carter
telephoned Egyptian Minister of Defense Gen. Sedki Sobhy today and expressed
his condolences to Egypt for victims of recent terrorist attacks and his desire
to work closely with Sobhy as the U.S. and Egypt cooperate to meet security
challenges, Pentagon spokesman Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said in a statement.
Sobhy thanked Carter for U.S. support to Egypt and expressed
his views on the need to strengthen global coalitions against terrorism and
extremism, Kirby said.
The two leaders, the admiral added, reaffirmed their shared
commitment to strengthening the security partnership between Egypt and the
United States.
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