For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
January 3, 2002
Economic Assistance Expedited for Egypt
Statement by the Deputy Press Secretary
Expedited Assistance Funds to Egypt
The White House is pleased to announce that the United States is
accelerating the disbursement of economic assistance funds to Egypt, in
line with the Presidents commitment to help our important ally weather
current global economic difficulties and the post-September 11 shock to
the Egyptian economy. This accelerated assistance -- valued
at $959 million -- to a key partner in the campaign against terrorism
and the pursuit of Middle East peace will support Egypts implementation
of its economic reform program.
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