U.S. supports Egypt in its war on terror - U.S central command chief

Wednesday 30-09-2015 04:34 PM
U.S. supports Egypt in its war on terror - U.S central command chief

United States Central Command ChiefLlyod Austin - Associated Press

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CAIRO, Sept 30 (Aswat Masriya) - The United States supports Egypt in its war against terrorism, U.S. Central Command Chief Llyod Austin said during a meeting with Egyptian Defence Minister Sedki Sobhi on Wednesday. 

Austin is currently in Cairo to discuss partnership and military cooperation between the two countries, in addition to regional and international positions regarding the war on terror, said an army statement issued. 

The U.S. General stressed his country's support for Egypt in its war against terrorism and its aspiration towards stability, while Sobhi expressed Egypt's keenness on promoting relations with the United States. 

The meeting was attended by a number of senior army commanders.

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