Ambassador Yasser Reda hosted a reception for members of the World Affairs Council on February 11, 2016. The reception was followed by a lecture by Ambassador Reda, who explained the latest developments in the bilateral relations between Egypt and the United States, and the various fields of cooperation between the two countries.

Ambassador Reda has also highlighted the very positive developments taking place in Egypt, especially in light of the election of the new parliament. He outlined the economic plans of the Egyptian Government to promote investments, increase growth rate, decrease the budget deficit, and construct mega projects.

Egypt’s role in fighting terrorism and promoting peace in the Middle East was also underscored by Ambassador Reda.