On Monday, April 3, for the first time since 2009, the White House welcomed an Egyptian president to Washington. Here, in pictures, is a look at President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s historic trip to the U.S. capital.
A pleasant start to President Sisi’s visit, as President Trump welcomes the Egyptian leader to the White House.
Flanked by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Vice President Mike Pence, President Donald Trump speaks to President Sisi during a White House working lunch.
President Sisi listens on as President Trump addresses reporters in the Oval Office.
During a full day of meetings with Congressional leaders, President Sisi is seen walking through the U.S. Capitol with House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes.
The warm welcome continues outside, as local supporters chant slogans celebrating President Sisi’s visit and the renewed relationship between the U.S. and Egypt.
Fri, Apr. 7, 2017
