Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, according to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott. During the call, Secretary Rubio expressed appreciation for Egypt’s assistance in facilitating the safe return of U.S. citizens through its territory. The two officials also addressed ongoing concerns about threats posed by Iran to regional stability and discussed other current developments in the region.
The discussion reflects ongoing bilateral engagement between the United States and Egypt on security and regional issues.
