BREAKING NEWS

White House says it looks forward to working with Egypt's Sisi

By JPOST.COM STAFF

JUNE 4, 2014 09:59

The White House on Wednesday congratulated Egypt's newly elected president Abdel Fatah al-Sisi while pledging that it sought to work with him to advance Washington's strategic relationships with the important Middle Eastern country.

"The United States looks forward to working with al-Sisi, the winner of Egypt's presidential election, to advance our strategic partnership and the many interests shared by the United States and Egypt," the White House said in a statement. "President Obama, who is currently traveling in Europe, plans to speak with President-elect al-Sisi in the coming days".

"We note that domestic and international observers concluded in their preliminary statements that Egypt’s Presidential Electoral Commission administered the election professionally and in line with Egyptian laws," the White House said. "We are pleased that international organizations were allowed to participate as observers, and note that balloting proceeded in a calm and peaceful manner."

Israel Air Force strike kills six in Rafah

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

04/20/2024 05:58 AM

US Senate has agreement on FISA reauthorization, vote on Friday

By REUTERS

04/20/2024 04:59 AM

Iran says it will respond at 'maximum level' if Israel acts against it

By REUTERS

04/20/2024 02:43 AM

Five high school students wounded in Maryland shooting

By REUTERS

04/20/2024 01:36 AM