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President Donald Trump shakes hands with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, today.
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Trump meets Egypt's president to talk ISIS, foreign aid

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Trump meets Egypt's president to talk ISIS, foreign aid

Two leaders also expected to discuss military, economic aid

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump welcomed his Egyptian counterpart, President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, to the White House today for talks ranging from ways to collaborate in the fight against Islamic extremism to efforts to bolster Egypt’s flailing economy.

 

In an Oval Office meeting, Trump said that el-Sissi has done a “fantastic job” and declared his support for Egypt and the Egyptian people. Trump noted that the U.S. plans to build its military to “possibly” its highest levels as it looks to fight the Islamic State group and lend support to its allies.

The two leaders are also expected to discuss military and economic aid for the country.

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El-Sissi noted that he’s had a deep appreciation for Trump’s “unique personality” and vowed to work with the U.S. to eradicate the “evil ideology” that is “terrorizing communities.”

Trump has repeatedly mentioned Egypt as a critical Muslim-majority ally in the fight against extremists like the Islamic State group.

The White House welcome comes after a tense relationship between Egypt’s leader and the previous administration.

Former President Barack Obama never invited el-Sissi to the White House and allowed his administration to repeatedly admonish his government over its human rights record. Obama also briefly suspended some U.S. military aid.

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First Published April 3, 2017, 4:49 p.m.

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President Donald Trump shakes hands with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, today.  (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
President Donald Trump greets Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi as he arrives at the White House in Washington, today.  (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up to members of the media as he greets Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi at the White House in Washington, today.  (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi listens during a meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, today.  (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
President Donald Trump meets with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, today.  (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
President Donald Trump meets with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, today.  (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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