McCaul praised Egypt’s efforts to boost regional security and stability and expressed his full support for strengthening Egypt-US relations CAIRO: Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has met Michael McCaul, the US Republican representative who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee, during his visit to the US. Shoukry spoke of Egypt’s desire to increase coordination and consultation between the two countries while building on their strategic relationship and partnership. He looked at the significant developments that Egypt has witnessed over the years in economic and social policy. He said that Egypt’s foreign policy was based on the need for regional peace, security, and good relations with neighboring states. Consultations focused on international and regional issues and crises, including Gaza, Libya, Sudan, and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, with the foreign minister highlighting the key aspects of Egypt’s stance on the matters. He spoke of Egypt’s opposition to any attempt to forcibly displace Palestinian citizens from inside or outside their lands, and the importance of an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to protect civilians. McCaul praised Egypt’s efforts to boost regional security and stability and expressed his full support for strengthening Egypt-US relations. Shoukry also met Sen. Ben Cardin, the chair of the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. The meeting looked at the situation in Gaza and Shoukry emphasized the need for increased international efforts to establish a sustainable ceasefire and protect civilians. He reaffirmed Egypt’s rejection of forcibly displacing Palestinian citizens, while stressing the need to remove obstacles that prevented humanitarian aid from entering the Gaza Strip. Cardin praised the Egyptian role in the region, thanking Egypt for providing humanitarian aid and contributing to the previous truce in Gaza.