CAIRO, Egypt: Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call on Monday with Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohi El-Din Salem to discuss ways to advance efforts toward a comprehensive settlement of Sudan’s escalating conflict.
Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s firm position in support of Sudan’s unity and the preservation of its national institutions, stressing Cairo’s complete rejection of any attempts to divide the country or undermine its stability.
Abdelatty condemned the recent atrocities committed in El-Fasher, expressing Egypt’s solidarity with the Sudanese people and reiterating support for the internationally recognised “Government of Hope” led by Kamel Idris.
Abdelatty also discussed the urgent need to establish an effective humanitarian corridor to ensure the delivery of aid, alongside expanded relief assistance and enhanced cooperation with the United Nations, the African Union and humanitarian agencies.
The minister emphasized the importance of fully implementing the Quartet statement – issued by Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the United States – which outlines a set of principles for ending the conflict.
The Quartet’s statement, released in September, stressed Sudan’s unity and sovereignty, rejected any military solution, called for unhindered humanitarian access and outlined a roadmap beginning with a three-month humanitarian truce leading to a permanent ceasefire and a nine-month transition toward an inclusive, civilian-led government.
He also discussed ongoing coordination between Egypt and Sudan as downstream states to safeguard shared water rights and protect the interests of both peoples.
