U.S. secretary of state finishes three-day tour of Middle East

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony #Blinken wrapped up a three-day tour of the #MiddleEast following the Gaza ceasefire, calling #Egypt an “effective partner” after a quick stop in Cairo where he met President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi.

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