President Donald Trump will hold his first meeting with Egypt's president next month.
A White House official said today that President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi will visit the White House on April 3.The official spoke anonymously because the visit has not been formally announced.
The two leaders spoke by telephone before Trump's inauguration.
Trump has repeatedly mentioned Egypt as one of the Muslim-majority allies that the U.S. Should maintain its partnership with in the fight against radical groups like the Islamic State group.
Egypt is a major recipient of U.S. Foreign and military aid, however foreign aid is currently under review under Trump proposed budget plan.
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