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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Meeting with Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Mohamed Farid Hegazi

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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joe Dunford hosts his Egyptian counterpart, Egyptian Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Mohamed Farid Hegazi, for a visit to the Pentagon, Oct. 15, 2018.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joe Dunford hosts his Egyptian counterpart, Egyptian Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Mohamed Farid Hegazi, for a visit to the Pentagon, Oct. 15, 2018. (Photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Dominique A. Pineiro)

Oct. 17, 2018

WASHINGTON--Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Patrick S. Ryder provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. met with the Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Mohamed Farid Hegazi Oct. 15 in Washington D.C.

The two leaders discussed challenges and security concerns in the Middle East region, including countering terrorism. They also discussed ways to improve military cooperation.

The strong partnership between the United States and Egypt is a crucial element to peace and stability in the Middle East region.


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