News from September 2017


United States pledges over $100 million for bilateral assistance to Egypt

Egypt and the United States have signed new bilateral assistance agreements and amendments totaling over $100 million.


USTDA acting director visits Egypt to enhance economic ties

Acting Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Thomas R. Hardy, visited Egypt on September 23 and 24 to bolster support for U.S. commercial engagement in Egypt's infrastructure development.


Completion celebrated for Ancient Memphis Walking Circuit connecting archaeological sites

Chargé d’Affaires Thomas Goldberger from the U.S. Embassy in Cairo and Minister of Antiquities Dr. Khaled El Enany marked the completion of the Ancient Memphis Walking Circuit in Mit Rahina on September 23.


American theater groups bring acclaimed performances to Cairo festival

Cairo is set to host New York-based Theater Mitu at the Cairo International Festival of Contemporary and Experimental Theatre (CifCet), in collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of Culture and the U.S. Embassy in Cairo.


U.S., Egypt conduct joint military exercises during Bright Star 2017

U.S. and Egyptian military forces are currently engaged in a joint command-post exercise as part of the Bright Star 2017 training initiative.


U.S. Embassy condemns attack on Egyptian police and first responders

Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has issued a strong condemnation of an attack that occurred today in the Sinai region, which reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 18 Egyptian policemen and several ambulance workers.


U.S.-Egyptian military exercise Bright Star set for September

The U.S. Central Command and the Egyptian Armed Forces have announced that the Bright Star military exercise will occur from September 10 to 20 at the Mohamed Naguib Military Base in Egypt. U.S. Embassy Cairo Chargé d’Affaires Thomas Goldberger...


Mattis discusses military options amid Korean tensions

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis addressed the media following a national security meeting at the White House.


Secretary Tillerson extends Eid al-Adha wishes to Muslims worldwide

As the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca and Medina concludes, Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson extends his wishes to Muslims worldwide for a meaningful Eid al-Adha.