U.S. Congressional Delegation Visits USAID Projects in Egypt

CODEL Graham at the Great Sphinx
A Congressional delegation led by Senator Lindsey Graham visited the Sphinx to see the results of USAID's groundwater-lowering activity that prevented degradation of the monument.
USAID/Julie Fossler

For Immediate Release

Saturday, April 2, 2016
USAID/Egypt
cairomedia@usaid.gov

Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is pleased to welcome a United States Congressional delegation to Egypt for meetings April 2 – 3.  Led by Senator Lindsey Graham, delegation members plan to meet with President Sisi and Minister of Defense Sedky Sobhy to discuss shared interests related to security, stability, and the fight against terrorism. 

The delegation is also visiting projects implemented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) which are designed to protect Egypt’s cultural heritage and support its economic development.  

Members of the delegation include Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), Representative David Jolly (R-FL), Representative Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), and Representative Tom Rice (R-SC), plus staff and spouses.