According to the US State Department, Blinken’s first stop will be Cairo, where he will meet with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and senior Egyptian officials “to advance the US-Egypt strategic partnership and promote peace and security in the region, including through shared support for elections in Libya and the ongoing Sudanese-led political process.”
Aims of his visit to Israel
On Monday, Blinken is expected to arrive in Israel, where he will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and other senior leaders “to discuss the enduring US support for Israel’s security, particularly against threats from Iran.” READ MORE
