Egypt, US Discuss Boosting Security, Intelligence Cooperation

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi receives CIA Director William Burns in Cairo. (Egyptian presidency spokesperson)
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi receives CIA Director William Burns in Cairo. (Egyptian presidency spokesperson)
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Egypt, US Discuss Boosting Security, Intelligence Cooperation

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi receives CIA Director William Burns in Cairo. (Egyptian presidency spokesperson)
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi receives CIA Director William Burns in Cairo. (Egyptian presidency spokesperson)

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi discussed on Monday with visiting CIA Director William Burns ways to enhance security and intelligence cooperation between Egypt and the US.

During the meeting held in Cairo, Sisi stressed the strength of Egyptian-American ties, the Egyptian presidential spokesperson said.

The president further highlighted the significance Egypt attaches to boosting the firm cooperation between the two countries in various fields, especially on security and intelligence.

Egypt also focuses on backing efforts aiming at restoring stability in the Middle East in light of the current challenges.

The Egyptian presidency stated that Burns emphasized the importance and strength of Egyptian-US ties.

He affirmed that Washington was looking forward to boosting cooperation and partnership with Egypt which is “a pillar of security and stability in the Middle East.”



Iraq Says 50 Israeli Warplanes Planes Violated Its Airspace

Chargé d’Affaires of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Iraq to the UN Dr. Abbas Kadhom Obaid Al-Fatlawi, speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting on the Israel-Iran conflict at the UN headquarters in New York on June 20, 2025. (AFP)
Chargé d’Affaires of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Iraq to the UN Dr. Abbas Kadhom Obaid Al-Fatlawi, speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting on the Israel-Iran conflict at the UN headquarters in New York on June 20, 2025. (AFP)
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Iraq Says 50 Israeli Warplanes Planes Violated Its Airspace

Chargé d’Affaires of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Iraq to the UN Dr. Abbas Kadhom Obaid Al-Fatlawi, speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting on the Israel-Iran conflict at the UN headquarters in New York on June 20, 2025. (AFP)
Chargé d’Affaires of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Iraq to the UN Dr. Abbas Kadhom Obaid Al-Fatlawi, speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting on the Israel-Iran conflict at the UN headquarters in New York on June 20, 2025. (AFP)

Iraq's representative to the United Nations said 50 Israeli warplanes planes violated Iraqi airspace shortly before a UN meeting on the Israel-Iran conflict on Friday.

Abbas Kadhom Obaid Al-Fatlawi, charge d'affaires of Iraq's UN mission, told the UN Security Council the aircraft came from the Syrian-Jordanian border areas.

"Twenty airplanes started, followed by 30 airplanes heading to the south of Iraq, and they flew over Basra, Najaf and Karbala cities," he said.

"These violations are violations of international law and the UN Charter," he said, adding: "They also constitute a threat to the sacred sites and regions which might cause strong popular reactions, considering the importance of these holy sites for our peoples."