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Reaffirming Ties – May 2009
Saudi Arabia
Egypt

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates walks with Egyptian Minister of Defense Mohamed Hussein Tantawi after reviewing the troops at the Ministry of Defense in Cairo, Egypt, May 5, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison

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Gates Praises Egypt, Seeks
Saudi Support in Pakistan

CAIRO, May 5, 2009 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates praised Egypt as a key U.S. ally during a trip to the Middle East and said progress on a wide range of security issues in the region will require Egypt's "full participation and leadership." Story»

U.S. to Keep Arab Friends
Informed on Talks With Iran

CAIRO, May 5, 2009 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates emphasized on the first day of his trip to the Middle East that the United States will keep its Arab friends informed of any talks it enters into with Iran. Story»

Gates Trip Aims to Reaffirm
Ties With Egypt, Saudi Arabia

EN ROUTE TO CAIRO, May 4, 2009 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is traveling to Egypt and Saudi Arabia for sessions aimed at reaffirming ties with the important regional powers that both have strong military-to-military relationships with the United States. Story»

PHOTO ESSAYS

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, center, walks with U.S. Ambassador to Egypt Margaret Scobey and Egyptian officials during his arrival in Cairo, Egypt, May 4, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jerry Morrison

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak at the presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt, May 5, 2009. DoD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jerry Morrison

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is interviewed by Katie Couric, CBS anchor and 60 Minutes correspon-dent, aboard his aircraft after departing Cairo, Egypt, May 5, 2009. DoD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jerry Morrison