USCENTCOM Commander Visits Egypt to Discuss Regional Security and Humanitarian Aid

Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander of United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), visited Egypt on May 6-7, 2024, to discuss regional security concerns and the status of humanitarian aid with Egyptian military leaders.

During his visit to Cairo, Gen. Kurilla met with Gen. Mohamed Zaki, Minister of Defense and Military Production, and Lt. Gen. Osama Askar, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces. The discussions focused on regional security concerns in Gaza and the Red Sea, alleviating humanitarian suffering in Gaza, and reestablishing stability following current regional conflicts.

Gen. Kurilla emphasized Egypt's critical role in regional security and its contributions to enabling humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza. He stated that meetings like these are essential to building a deeper understanding of regional challenges and maintaining relationships necessary to improve security.

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