Cairo, Egypt – As part of efforts to strengthen strategic coordination between Cairo and Washington, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty held a telephone conversation with Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the US President for Arab and African Affairs.
The call included an in-depth exchange of views on current regional issues that are a priority for Egyptian foreign policy. They also discussed issues affecting regional stability.
The Sudanese file: Preserving the state and the humanitarian truce
The situation in Sudan featured prominently in the discussions, with Minister Abdel-Aty reaffirming Egypt’s unwavering support for Sudan’s unity and territorial integrity.
The Minister stressed the need to support national state institutions and reject any attempts to establish parallel entities. He also called for the launch of a purely Sudanese-owned political process to end the conflict.
Furthermore, he emphasized the critical importance of reaching an immediate humanitarian truce as a preliminary step towards a sustainable ceasefire. This is essential to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid and alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people.
Stability in Libya: A Libyan-Libyan Political Path
Regarding the Libyan crisis, Minister Abdel-Aty reiterated Egypt’s unwavering support for Libya’s stability and unity. He emphasized the crucial importance of unifying Libyan national institutions to reach a comprehensive political settlement. This settlement should lead to simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible, through a Libyan-led process that guarantees state sovereignty and ends the political division.
Security in the Horn of Africa and water security
Regarding the Horn of Africa, the Minister stressed that the security and stability of this region are a vital and direct extension of Egypt’s national security.
He emphasized the need to support national institutions and preserve their sovereignty and territorial integrity. Furthermore, he rejected any unilateral policies that could undermine the foundations of regional stability.
The two sides also discussed the issue of water, with Minister Abdel-Aty emphasizing that it represents an “existential” issue for Egypt. He stressed the importance of full adherence to the rules of international law and rejected any unilateral actions that could infringe upon Egypt’s water rights and affect its water security. In conclusion, these discussions reflect a consensus on the importance of continued communication to address the challenges facing the region.
