News from August 2015


United States and Egypt renew science and technology agreement

The United States and Egypt have renewed their Science and Technology Agreement, originally established in 1995, for another five years.


United States supports peace operations workshop addressing West Africa's security challenges

Good morning, Your Excellences, Major General Akwa, Brigadier General San Clemente, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, All others protocols observed.


US delivers M1A1 Abrams tank turrets to Egypt

The United States has delivered five M1A1 Abrams tank turrets to Cairo East Air Base on July 31, as part of its ongoing security support to Egypt.


Accra Leadership Center opens doors to empower young African leaders

Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Melinda Tabler-Stone addressed the opening ceremony of the Accra Leadership Center, welcoming the first class of participants in the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership Center for West Africa.


John Kerry emphasizes U.S.-Egypt cooperation at strategic dialogue in Cairo

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry attended the U.S.-Egypt Strategic Dialogue in Cairo, Egypt, on August 2, 2015.