Cairo – OnePress
Dr. Badr Abdel Ati, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Egyptian Affairs abroad, received on Saturday his Sudanese counterpart, Muhyiddin Salem, in an expanded meeting that comes within the framework of continuous consultation and coordination between the two brotherly countries to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss developments in the field and political situation in Sudan.
Ambassador Tamim Khalaf, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the meeting reflected the strength of the historical ties between Cairo and Khartoum, where the two ministers stressed the need to move forward in strengthening joint cooperation in various fields, in order to serve the interests of the two peoples.
Regarding the Sudanese file, Dr. Abdel Ati reiterated Egypt's firm position in support of Sudan's sovereignty, territorial integrity and the integrity of its national institutions, expressing Cairo's firm rejection of the establishment of any parallel entities that threaten the stability of the state. The Egyptian Foreign Minister also stressed the importance of reaching a humanitarian truce that opens the way for a sustainable ceasefire, stressing the need to ensure humanitarian access to the affected areas. The minister pointed to the importance of adhering to the principle of “Sudanese ownership of a political solution” and supporting the efforts of the Quartet to end the conflict and restore stability.
For his part, the Sudanese Foreign Minister, Mohideen Salem, expressed his country's sincere appreciation for the continuous Egyptian support to Sudan in all circumstances. Salem praised the Egyptian stances in support of the unity and stability of Sudan, reviewing the efforts made by the Sudanese government to deal with the current challenges. The two ministers concluded the meeting by stressing continued close coordination in the next phase to address common regional challenges.