El Sisi looks to enhance Egypt's status as US partner at G7 meeting with Trump (opens original article in a new tab)

Egypt's President El Sisi is seeking to enhance Egypt's status as a key US ally during a G7 meeting with Trump, focusing on mediation roles in the Nile dam dispute and Gaza peace efforts.

• Egypt's President El Sisi aims to strengthen Egypt's status as a top US partner during a G7 meeting with Trump.
• Egypt seeks US support in mediating the Nile dam dispute with Ethiopia and resuming the Gaza peace plan.
• Egypt wants increased freedom to export weapons to African nations to bolster regional allies against Ethiopia.