American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2014 – Defense Secretary Hagel Chuck
Hagel today emphasized to Egyptian Minister of Defense General Abdel Fattah
Al-Sisi the importance of the Jan.14-15 constitutional referendum in Egypt.
In a statement summarizing the telephone conversation
between the two defense leaders, Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby, Pentagon press
secretary, said they discussed the importance of the constitutional referendum
for Egypt's overall political transition. Hagel, Kirby added, stressed the
importance of a transparent referendum in which all Egyptians have the
opportunity to cast their vote freely.
In addition, the press secretary added, Hagel also urged the
minister to ensure that international and domestic observers have full access
to the proceedings.
Hagel and Al-Sisi reaffirmed their commitment to strong
U.S.-Egyptian relations, Kirby said, and the secretary wished General Al-Sisi a
blessed Mawlid al-Nabi, an Islamic holiday.
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