Overview
Since their inception, Egyptian-American relations have been grounded in a bilateral commitment to common goals that are vital for advancing peace, prosperity and stability in the Middle East.
Indeed, Egypt has long been among the United States’ most reliable and influential allies. Egypt’s regional leadership, skilled and educated population of 85 million and geo-strategic location at a critical global security and commerce crossroads render it an invaluable partner in advancing a broad range of US interests.
The two countries first established diplomatic relations in 1922, following Egypt’s independence from protectorate status under the United Kingdom. And with the signing of the 1979 Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty, Egypt and the United States established a special economic and military assistance relationship. Since then, Egypt and the US have engaged in consistent collaborative efforts to expand commercial ties, increase foreign direct investment, ensure safe transit through the Suez Canal, modernize the Egyptian military and fight terrorism. One indication of this unique bilateral relationship came in 2009 when President Obama chose Cairo University as the venue for his historic address to the Muslim world.
Egypt and the United States share a common understanding that implementing solutions to persistent challenges in the Middle East requires continuing and further strengthening cooperation between our nations.
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