TRUMP, EL-SISI AGREE TO ADDRESS FACTORS FUELING TERRORISM

WASHINGTON, United States – President Donald Trump of the United States and his counterpart in Egypt, President Abdel Fattah el- Sisi have agreed to address the economic, social, political, and ideological factors that fuel terrorism.

They also agreed to continue to coordinate military, diplomatic, and political efforts to defeat terrorism.

“Both leaders recognized that terrorism cannot be defeated solely by military force and pledged to explore ways to address the economic, social, political, and ideological factors that fuel terrorism”, Office of the Press Secretary, Whitehouse, said in a statement.

President Trump applauded President Al Sisi’s courageous efforts to promote moderate understandings of Islam, and the leaders agreed on the necessity of recognizing the peaceful nature of Islam and Muslims around the world.

The United States and Egypt stand fully committed to addressing critical bilateral and international issues in a spirit of mutual respect and open cooperation.

President Trump and President Al Sisi agreed on the critical importance of advancing peace throughout the Middle East including in Libya, Syria, and Yemen. They also expressed their mutual interest in supporting the Israelis and Palestinians in moving toward a genuine and lasting peace.

President Trump and President Al Sisi also agreed on the importance of deepening bilateral economic and commercial ties.




Rhey agreed. that American and Egyptian companies have built deep trade and investment relationships, and that both countries’ economies stand to benefit from further engagement in the years ahead.

President Trump and President Al Sisi affirmed their governments’ commitments to following up on President Al Sisi’s historic visit and to continue the process of advancing and deepening the United States-Egypt partnership.