Trump receives Sisi amid a change in the tone of Washington about Egypt

Trump receives Sisi amid a change in the tone of Washington about Egypt Monday, April 3, 2017 10:40

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receives US President Donald Trump , Monday, his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al- Sisi , determined to strengthen relations between the two countries and ignoring the criticism that the previous administration was heading to Cairo on human rights.

The comment Sisi , who was one of the first Mhnia Trump immediately after the announcement of the sudden winning the presidency, especially on the importance of this meeting, as it has never received an invitation from former President Barack Obama to visit the White House.
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It will be the fight against the organization "Daesh" at the heart of the talks, it will also raise the issue of the Israeli - Palestinian conflict during the meeting , which will not be followed by a joint press conference.

And Egypt is one of two Arab countries with Jordan, signed a peace treaty with Israel, it has historically played a central role in the United States and regional alliances.

The face of Trump ambiguous messages about the line that intends to adopt towards the peace process in the Middle East stalled since April / May 2014, he considered that a two - state solution (Israel and Palestine) is not the only possible solution, contrary to constant US administration stand for decades.

And he has already met with a wealthy businessman and former Supreme Commander of the Egyptian Armed Forces in September / September in New York at a time when the US presidential election campaign at its most intense.

Trump praised at the time on his interlocutor , saying he was " a wonderful man. Grabbed the reins of power in Egypt."

It commends Trump 's management strongly today the president , who has ruled Egypt with an iron fist, the Committee welcomes the "courageous measures" taken in the economic field and in the fight against terrorism.

The Egyptian president said Trump is more understanding than his predecessor regarding the need to continue the fight against "jihadists and Islamists."
Cairo looks happy with signals from Trump 's administration and Congress that they could study the possibility of the Muslim Brotherhood 's inclusion on the list of terrorism, a move criticized by several circles in Washington .

The meeting will give important clues about the way in which the US president intends to adopt on the subject of human rights with leaders who are charged with the finger in this regard.

Previously , the team that Trump gave an indication on the subject, while a US official said it will address the issue of human rights "in particular , and more discreet," he said . "We think it is the most effective way to put these topics."

This approach has raised dissatisfaction with non - governmental organizations defending human rights.

The organization "Human Rights Watch" responsible in Washington , Sarah Margown that "call Sisi for an official visit to Washington at a time when tens of thousands of Egyptians languish in prisons and torture returned less approach, a strange way to build a stable strategic relationship."

The Obama administration froze military aid to Egypt in 2013 after the overthrow of President Mohamed Morsi and the bloody crackdown that targeted his supporters.

However , the pivotal role of Egypt, the largest and best state numerically armed among the Arab countries, pushing the White House to modify its position and the resumption of heavy weapons supplies have in 2015. The

United States gives Egypt a year aid worth approximately $ 1.5 billion, including $ 1.3 billion military aid.

He promised the White House to keep the "strong enough" support to Egypt, but he did not announce any pledges in numbers, at a time when the new administration introduced the first budget of its level is expected to be the subject of intense debate in Congress, including a significant reduction of foreign aid.

But does the current Republican administration is willing to really consider the Muslim Brotherhood , which belongs to Mohamed Morsi , a "terrorist organization"?

A senior US official response before the visit by saying , "The president would like to listen to President Sisi 's position on this issue," he said . "Like other countries, we have concerns about the Muslim Brotherhood 's activities in the region."


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