Egypt's Minister of Defence Sedky Sobhi met on Thursday in Cairo with General Joseph Votel, the head of the US Central Command, to discuss the latest efforts to fight terrorism and restore order, stability and security in the Middle East region, the Egyptian Armed Forces spokesperson announced.

Votel also met with Egypt's chief of staff Lt General Mahmoud Hegazy on Thursday, where they discussed methods of exchanging expertise between the US army and the Egyptian Armed Forces.

General Votel also praised Egypt's military efforts to combat terrorism in North Sinai.  

Votel is currently visiting Cairo with a delegation of US army officials.