WASHINGTON D.C.
US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel spoke by phone with his Egyptian counterpart General Abdel Fattah Sisi Monday.
During the call, “Secretary Hagel offered his condolences for the loss of life after several recent terrorist attacks,” according to Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby.
Hagel and Sisi also discussed Egypt’s recent constitutional referendum, the weekend's demonstrations and Egypt’s ongoing political transition.
“They both acknowledged the firm U.S.-Egypt partnership given the recent attacks and agreed to speak again soon,” according to a Pentagon statement.
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