Readout of Secretary Hagel's Call with Egyptian Minister of Defense General Abdul Fatah al-Sisi

You are subscribed to News Releases for U.S. Department of Defense. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Readout of Secretary Hagel's Call with Egyptian Minister of Defense General Abdul Fatah al-Sisi 09/05/2013 07:58 PM CDT IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 636-13 September 05, 2013 Readout of Secretary Hagel's Call with Egyptian Minister of Defense General Abdul Fatah al-Sisi            Pentagon Press Secretary George Little provided the following readout:            "Today Secretary Hagel called Egyptian Minister of Defense Al Sisi to discuss the US-Egyptian security relationship, the current security situation in Egypt, and progress on the political roadmap. Minister Al Sisi updated Secretary Hagel on security developments, including the Sinai peninsula, and stressed the importance of the US-Egyptian partnership against violent extremists. Secretary Hagel acknowledged Egyptian accomplishments in providing security in the Sinai and declared that the US stands with Egypt and all nations against terrorism worldwide. Secretary Hagel and Minister Al Sisi also discussed the situation in Syria, and its implications for security and stability in the region, and Secretary Hagel expressed appreciation for Al Sisi's insights."     U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) On the Web: http://www.defense.gov/releases/ Media Contact: +1 (703) 697-5131/697-5132 Public Contact: http://www.defense.gov/landing/questions.aspx or +1 (703) 428-0711 +1 Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your User Profile Page. You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please e-mail support@govdelivery.com. Updates from the U.S. Department of Defense