President Donald Trump welcomed his Egyptian counterpart, President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, to the White House today for talks ranging from ways to collaborate in the fight against Islamic extremism to efforts to bolster Egypt's flailing economy.<br/>'<br/>In an Oval Office meeting, Trump said that el-Sissi has done a "fantastic job" and declared his support for Egypt and the Egyptian people. <br/><br/>Trump noted that the US plans to build its military to "possibly" its highest levels as it looks to fight the Islamic State group and lend support to its allies. <br/><br/>The two leaders are also expected to discuss military and economic aid for the country.<br/>'<br/>Trump has repeatedly mentioned Egypt as a critical Muslim-majority ally in the fight against extremists like the Islamic State group. <br/><br/>The White House welcome comes after a tense relationship between Egypt's leader and the previous Obama administration.