Blinken speaks to young people in Cairo

The strategic partnership between the U.S. and Egypt is of "great consequence", according to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Blinken made the comment on Sunday in Cairo where he addressed a meeting of Egypt's youth.

Noting that the majority of Egypt's population is under 25, Blinken said it was important to engage with them quite literally, they will be the ones making this country and they will be the ones who are going to carry forward the relationship with the United States." On Monday, he heads to Jerusalem to continue his three-day Middle East visit.