JARED KUSHNER

Egypt cancels meeting with its foreign minister after the US withholds millions of dollars in aid 1 The scheduled meet between foreign minister Sameh Shoukry and a delegation led by President Donald Trump’s son-in-law was cancelled after Washington decided to deny Egypt $95.7 million in aid because of its failure to make progress on respecting human rights and democratic norms 2

“Egypt sees this measure as reflecting poor judgment of the strategic relationship that ties the two countries over long decades and as adopting a view that lacks an accurate understanding of the importance of supporting Egypt’s stability,” the foreign ministry said 3

The decision could have “negative implications” on achieving common goals and interests, the statement added.