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Obama calls new Egyptian president to congratulate him
June 11, 2014
US President Barack Obama has congratulated new Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and conveyed his commitment to working together to advance the shared interests of both countries, the White House said.
During his telephonic call, Obama reiterated America's continuing support for the political, economic, and social aspirations of the Egyptian people, and respect for their universal rights, it said.