The United States (US) has provided Egypt with over $30bn in economic assistance since 1978, according to US Ambassador in Egypt Jonathan R. Cohen
He told Daily News Egypt Cohen hat the US military assistance to Egypt reached over $50bn since 1978.
Cohen added the US military assistance to Egypt supports its maritime and border security as well as the shared fight against terrorism. The Ambassador believes this close cooperation will continue.
He stressed that the US-Egypt strategic partnership is vital to both countries, stating that the US-Egypt economic, social, health, political, and cultural ties continue to deepen. It has been profoundly gratifying to contribute to the strengthening of the US-Egypt strategic partnership, affirmed recently by President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken in their discussions with Egyptian President Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi and Egyptian ministers.
“That is what I and our 1,700 person strong mission have been working for since the day I arrived over a year and a half ago. We remain committed to advancing our work with Egypt to strengthen regional security and stability, increase trade exchange and investment, improve infrastructure, protect cultural heritage, and help deliver educational opportunities to Egypt’s young people,” Cohen said.
“It is a great responsibility and a great privilege to be the steward of this vital relationship,” the Ambassador assured.
The US celebrates the Independence Day (4 July) on Sunday. On this occasion, Daily News Egypt sat down with Ambassador Cohen to shed light on the aspects of cooperation between Egypt-US.
