The White House issued a statement on the visit of President ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ al-Sīsī to Washington, which stated that President Trump is still committed to the stability of Egypt and the Middle East. "It is a great honor to meet with President al-Sīsī, a great Egyptian friend. Our relationship has never been stronger and we are working with Egypt on many different fronts, including military cooperation, and trade" Trump said.