Both the United States and Egypt are firmly committed to deepening that bilateral relationship. Egypt’s leadership has been critical in addressing the ongoing crisis in Libya; you heard the minister address that as well. The United States welcomes the important steps that Egypt has taken to protect freedom of religion, to empower women. Over the course of the last decades, the United States has provided about $30 billion in economic assistance to Egypt. As you heard very clearly, the condemnation from the United States of the terrorist attacks – the President, the Vice President, myself.

Source: Ethiopian News January 30, 2023 19:00 UTC