The Egyptian president’s visit comes ahead of a referendum that could potentially allow him to remain in power until 2034.
By John Wagner John Wagner National reporter leading The Post's breaking political news team Email Bio Follow March 29 at 10:30 AM The White House announced Friday that President Trump would welcome Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sissi for a return visit to the White House next month.
The invitation marks a continuation of the Trump administration’s efforts to improve U.S. relations with Egypt after President Barack Obama refused to invite Sissi during his tenure because of concerns about his human rights record, including a crackdown on political dissent.
Sissi’s earlier visit to the White House in April 2017, three months into Trump’s tenure, was the first by an Egyptian president in eight years. Appearing before the press in the Oval Office, Trump praised Sissi for doing “a fantastic job in a very difficult situation.” A year ago, Trump called Sissi to congratulate him on a landslide reelection victory that critics derided as a sham, as challengers were arrested or pressured to withdraw.
Sissi’s upcoming visit, scheduled for April 9, comes in advance of a referendum in Egypt on constitutional changes that could potentially allow Sissi to remain in power until 2034.
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