US lifts restrictions on USD 195 mln in military aid for Egypt
The official said the decision was made recognizing "steps Egypt has taken over the last year in response to specific U.S. concerns" and in the spirit of strengthening the partnership with Egypt.
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- Egypt Arab Rep.
- United States
The Trump administration has decided to allow Egypt to use $195 million in foreign military financing funds for the fiscal year 2016 which it had previously withheld, a U.S. State Department official said on Wednesday.
The official said the decision was made recognizing "steps Egypt has taken over the last year in response to specific U.S. concerns" and in the spirit of strengthening the partnership with Egypt.
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