(New York Times) Peter Baker - The White House signaled on Friday that it would no longer allow human rights issues to become a public point of conflict with Egypt, as President Trump prepares to host President Sisi of Egypt on Monday. Although aides said human rights remained a concern, Trump prefers to deal with those issues in private. A White House statement released Friday praised Sisi for waging a vigorous war against terrorists and making efforts to strengthen Egypt's economy. "President Sisi has taken a number of bold steps since becoming president in 2014, including calling for the reform and moderation of Islamic discourse," the statement noted.
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