Egypt Stands Firm on Arab Security and Gaza Ceasefire: Sisi to CIA Director
Ratcliffe praised Egypt’s intelligence ties and said Washington wants closer coordination on counterterrorism and regional stability.
- On Sunday, Sept 20, 2026, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Cairo to coordinate high-level security responses to crises in Gaza, Sudan, and Iran.
- General Intelligence Service Chief Hassan Rashad attended the meeting, which addressed maritime security threats involving the Houthis and regional instability across the Middle East.
- Ratcliffe conveyed greetings from President Donald Trump and lauded Egypt's "pivotal role in supporting efforts aimed at reaching peaceful, comprehensive settlements to regional crises." The CIA and GIS maintain strong counter-terrorism cooperation.
- Amid conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, Washington continues navigating regional volatility after United States media reported last week the country refused a Saudi request to strike the group.
- The State Department recently approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Riyadh to help "deter current and future threats," while maritime disruptions have pushed global oil prices past $100 a barrel.
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Egypt's President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, on Sunday, with the director of CIA John Ratcliffe, discussed developments in the situation in the region and the security of international navigation.
John Ratcliffe avoided offering details of the conversations, although it is known that the most complex point of agreement is the Strait of Ormuz, low with...
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo on Sunday in a rare visit, as the United States warned that the war in the Middle East could escalate rapidly.
El-Sisi affirms support for Iran deal, rejects attacks on Arab states in talks with CIA chief
The president said a comprehensive agreement to end the Iran crisis would help restore security and stability in the region and ensure freedom of international navigation, according to a presidential statement.
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