Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty condemned 'horrific atrocities and violations' in Sudan's El Fasher and Kordofan, calling for an immediate, comprehensive ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access. The talks took place in Cairo with Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem, where Egypt reaffirmed its rejection of any attempts to partition Sudan or infringe on its sovereignty. Both sides also rejected unilateral measures on Nile water that could harm downstream nations.
On Tuesday, Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty strongly condemned the 'horrific atrocities and violations' in Sudan's El Fasher and North Kordofan. He called for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire, along with the creation of effective humanitarian channels to ensure aid reaches those in need without hindrance.
During the meeting in Cairo with his Sudanese counterpart, Mohieddin Salem, both sides emphasized their strategic relations to achieve a comprehensive settlement to the Sudanese crisis. Egypt reaffirmed its firm rejection of any attempts to partition Sudan or encroach on its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Regarding the Nile water issue, the ministers explicitly rejected unilateral actions that could harm the interests of downstream countries. They reiterated their commitment to historic water rights and stressed the need to adhere to international law rules for mutual benefit and to safeguard water security for all Nile Basin peoples.
Abdelatty highlighted the urgency of bolstering humanitarian support and enhancing cooperation with the United Nations, the African Union, and international relief agencies. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tamim Khallaf noted that the talks underscored the importance of integrated regional and international efforts, particularly the international Quartet Mechanism for Sudan. He also referenced the fifth meeting of the consultative mechanism recently hosted by Cairo, which aimed to unify global visions on a humanitarian truce and a Sudanese-led political process.
The meeting followed directives from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairperson, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, to strengthen bilateral consultations. Abdelatty expressed Egypt's full solidarity with the Sudanese people, while Salem conveyed Sudan's appreciation for Egypt's political and humanitarian role, including Cairo's efforts in providing medical and relief aid, and emphasized the need for ongoing coordination to restore security and stability.