Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with UN Personal Envoy to Sudan Ramtane Lamamra on Tuesday to emphasize preserving Sudan's unity and state institutions. The talks addressed Egypt's stance on the ongoing crisis as a prelude to the fifth Consultative Mechanism meeting in Cairo on Wednesday. Egypt voiced unwavering support for Sudan during a delicate phase in its history.
On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed with Ramtane Lamamra Egypt's initiatives to bolster stability in Sudan. Abdelatty stated that Cairo anticipates the upcoming meeting's outcomes to advance international efforts toward restoring peace and stability, in coordination with regional and international partners, particularly the International Quad mechanism. Egypt's position centers on Sudan's territorial integrity and the crucial role of its state institutions in fostering stability.
The minister reviewed ongoing communications with Sudanese stakeholders, including his visit to Port Sudan in November 2025. Cairo persists in coordinating with partners to achieve a humanitarian truce and comprehensive ceasefire. Beyond political initiatives, Egypt underscored its historical and humanitarian duties, noting that it hosts large numbers of Sudanese citizens.
Lamamra conveyed high appreciation for Egypt's pivotal role and its political and humanitarian contributions. He commended Egypt's hospitality toward Sudanese people and its active engagement in ceasefire efforts. He further noted that collaborating with international partners to establish conditions for a comprehensive political process is vital to ending Sudanese suffering and improving the country's stability prospects.