Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM)

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM)

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received on Monday, September 8, 2025, Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) Admiral Brad Cooper at Al-Ittihadiya Palace.

CENTCOM commander meets Egypt’s Sisi in Cairo

The Navy admiral’s visit comes as Pentagon officials aim to draw the North African state closer to Washington’s orbit and coordinate multilateral efforts to deter Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.

President Sisi during meeting with USCENTCOM chief: Egypt keeping up efforts with US, Qatar for ceasefire in Gaza as prelude to reviving political process - Egyptian Gazette

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi reaffirmed on Monday Egypt’s unwavering efforts – alongside the United States and Qatar – to mediate a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, facilitate the release of hostages and detainees, and ensure the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance to the Strip.He also emphasised that these efforts aim to achieve sustained de-escalation and lay the groundwork for reviving the political process towards a just and lasting …

President El-Sisi Meets Commander of United States Central Command (USCENTCOM)

President El-Sisi Meets Commander of United States Central Command (USCENTCOM)