Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met with CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Cairo on September 20, as the two sides discussed regional developments and security cooperation between Egypt and the United States.
The meeting was also attended by Hassan Rashad, head of Egypt’s General Intelligence Service.

Iran and Gaza discussed
According to the Egyptian presidency, the talks included the latest developments in the Middle East.
Sisi expressed Egypt’s support for efforts aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement to end the Iran crisis and stressed the importance of resolving regional conflicts through political and diplomatic means.
Gaza was also a key part of the discussions. Sisi emphasized the importance of fully implementing the second phase of the plan aimed at consolidating the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Sudan and Somalia on the agenda
The two sides also discussed developments in Sudan and the Horn of Africa.
Sisi reiterated Egypt’s position in support of Sudan’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.

On Somalia, the Egyptian president stressed his country’s support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
U.S.-Egypt intelligence cooperation
Ratcliffe expressed the U.S. administration’s interest in maintaining close coordination with Egypt.
The meeting also addressed cooperation between the CIA and Egypt’s General Intelligence Service, including efforts to combat terrorism, organized crime and cross-border security threats.