Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met with U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe in Cairo.
The meeting, held on September 20, was also attended by Hassan Rashad, head of Egypt’s General Intelligence Service.

Iran and Gaza were on the agenda
According to a statement by the Egyptian presidency, the latest developments in the Middle East were discussed extensively.
Sisi said Egypt supports efforts to reach a comprehensive agreement that would bring the Iran crisis to an end. He stressed that regional crises should be resolved through political and diplomatic means.
Gaza was another key issue discussed at the meeting. Sisi underscored the importance of fully implementing the second phase of the plan to make the ceasefire in Gaza permanent.

Sudan and Somalia also discussed
The meeting also addressed developments in Sudan and the Horn of Africa. Sisi reiterated Egypt’s position in favor of preserving Sudan’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.
Regarding Somalia, he said they opposed any intervention against the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Cooperation between the CIA and Egyptian intelligence
Ratcliffe expressed the U.S. administration’s desire to maintain close coordination with Egypt.
The sides also reviewed security and intelligence cooperation between the CIA and Egypt’s General Intelligence Service in the areas of counterterrorism, organized crime and cross-border threats.