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US, Egypt conclude first 'strategic dialogue' under Biden

In a joint statement, the two countries pledged to continue their dialogue on the US-Egypt strategic partnership, regional cooperation and human rights.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (R) listens as Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry speaks.

Egypt and the United States wrapped up their two-day “strategic dialogue” in Washington on Tuesday, pledging to continue talks over human rights, Egypt’s water security and resolving regional conflicts. 

The talks led by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Egyptian counterpart, Sameh Shoukry, are the first under the Biden administration. 

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