Egypt's military chief of staff Lieutenant General Mahmoud Hegazy flew to the United States in an official visit that is set to last for a few days, Egypt's military spokesman said in an official statement.
Hegazy's visit comes upon an invitation from the US's Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; where both sides are set to hold discussions on military cooperation between the armed forces of both countries.
Egypt and the US have been maintaining a resilient relationship through continued military relations during Egypt's fight against terrorism.