WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the White House.

Trump said the Egyptian President had done a “fantastic job” and declared his support for Egypt and the Egyptian people.

He also said he was “very much behind” Sisi and been very close to him since the first time they met.

Sisi told Trump he had a deep appreciation for his “unique personality”.

He also vowed to work with the US to eradicate the “evil ideology” that is “terrorizing communities.”

Sisi was the first head of state to congratulate Trump on his election victory in November.

During the meeting at the White House, Trump noted the US plans to build its military to “possibly” its highest levels as it looks to fight ISIS and lend support to its allies.

“I just want to let everybody know in case there was any doubt that we are very much behind President Sisi,” Trump said.

“He’s done a fantastic job in a very difficult situation. We are very much behind Egypt and the people of Egypt.”

“I just want to say to, Mr President, that you have a great friend and ally in the United States, and in me,” Trump assured Sisi.

Trump has repeatedly mentioned Egypt as a critical Muslim-majority ally in the fight against extremists such as Isis.

The White House welcome comes after a tense relationship between Egypt’s leader and the previous administration.

Former President Barack Obama never invited Sisi to the White House.

Obama froze aid to Egypt for two years after Sisi, then a general, overthrew President Mohamed Mursi in mid-2013 after mass protests against his rule. Mursi, a Muslim Brotherhood member, had been elected the previous year.