US: We have seen no indication that Egypt is supplying arms to Russia

White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator Kirby answered questions from reporters on the plane they flew on as part of US President Joe Biden’s trip to Northern Ireland and Ireland.

Asked by the US press about the Cairo administration’s plans to send 40,000 rockets to Russia in February, Kirby said: “We have not seen any indication that Egypt is supplying Russia with weapons.” he gave the answer.

Kirby said he would not comment on the content of the diplomatic contacts: “We are reaching out to relevant allies and partners and speaking appropriately.” he used the phrase.

Noting the defense cooperation between Egypt and the United States, Kirby said that the country is an important security partner.

The Washington Post newspaper claimed that, according to a leaked US intelligence document, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered production of 40,000 rockets to be sent to Russia in February, and that he had ordered production and shipment were kept secret. to avoid problems with the West”.

ARREST OF US JOURNALIST IN RUSSIA

Kirby said Biden met with the family of US citizen journalist Evan Gershkovic, who is being held in Russia, and that they are trying to provide the reporter with consular support.

Kirby said that they are at the beginning of the process for the journalist’s release after the US announced that Gershkovic was “unfairly arrested”, and gave no information about the conversations they had or could have with the Russian side on this issue. . (AA)