Cairo - 3 November 2025: Egypt and the United States held Sunday ‘The strategic dialogue’ round headed by Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the US President for Arab and African Affairs to discuss African issues.
The talks were attended by Michael Regas, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources.
The consultations addressed a number of issues, most notably developments in Sudan, Libya, the Great Lakes region, the Sahel, and the Horn of Africa, as well as Egypt's water security concerns.
Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that both sides appreciated the distinguished strategic partnership that unites Egypt and the United States, the depth of relations between the two countries in various fields.
Minister Abdelatty praised the leadership of US President Donald Trump, which was a key factor behind stopping the war in Gaza, noting that Egypt is counting on President Trump’s keenness to implement his vision to end wars and conflicts around the world, including in the African continent.
Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s aspiration to work with the US administration to end and resolve conflicts on the continent, and to explore opportunities for cooperation in developmental, economic and investment fields, especially in light of Egypt’s leading role in establishing stability and security and achieving development in the African continent.
Regarding the situation in Sudan, Abdelatty affirmed the Egyptian position supporting the unity and stability of Sudan and its national institutions, pointing to the efforts made by Egypt within the framework of the Quartet Mechanism concerned with Sudan to support efforts to calm tensions and reach a comprehensive ceasefire.
He also stressed the importance of concerted efforts to achieve a humanitarian truce and a ceasefire throughout Sudan, paving the way for a comprehensive political process in the country.
The Foreign Minister also addressed the importance of increasing the volume of humanitarian aid and ensuring its delivery throughout Sudan, as well as strengthening coordination with relief organizations and the Sudanese government in this regard.
Regarding the situation in Libya, Minister Abdelatty stressed Egypt’s firm position calling for the need to preserve the unity and stability of the Libyan state, and rejecting any foreign interference or foreign military presence on its territory.
He also stressed the importance of reaching a comprehensive Libyan-Libyan solution that fulfills the aspirations of the Libyan people and preserves its sovereignty.
The dialogue also touched on developments in the Great Lakes region, where Minister Abdelatty eviewed Egypt’s vision supporting efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of Congo, pointing to the importance of addressing the root causes of conflicts and promoting economic and social development in a way that contributes to the sustainability of peace in the region.
Regarding the Sahel region of Africa, Minister Abdelatty stressed the need to adopt a comprehensive approach against the spread of terrorism in the African continent in order to preserve the unity of countries, their economic capabilities and natural resources, which requires effective cooperation and coordination at the international level to confront this growing danger.
The dialogue also addressed developments in the Horn of Africa region, where Minister Abdelatty stressed Egypt’s rejection of destructive and destabilizing policies, Egypt’s support for efforts to enhance security, stability and development in the region, and the importance of respecting the sovereignty of states and their territorial integrity, and settling disputes through dialogue and peaceful means.
On Egypt’s water security, Minister Abdelatty stressed that the Nile River is the lifeblood of the Egyptian people, and that Egypt has always been committed to cooperating with its brothers in the Nile Basin countries to achieve common benefit and mutual interests.
The Egyptian Foreign Minister stressed the importance of cooperation in the Nile Basin in accordance with international law, particularly the principles of non-harm, prior notification, consultation and consensus, to preserve the interests of all basin countries, while emphasizing the complete rejection of unilateral actions that violate international law in the Eastern Nile Basin.
The Egyptian minister pointed out that Egypt is closely monitoring developments and will take all measures guaranteed to it by the United Nations Charter and international law to protect its water security.
Boulos expressed his deep appreciation for the close relations between Egypt and the United States, and praised Egypt’s pivotal role in supporting security and stability in Africa and the Middle East, and its ongoing efforts in resolving conflicts and promoting regional development.
He also affirmed the US commitment to continuing coordination with Egypt to achieve common interests in a way that strengthens the long-standing strategic partnership between the two countries.
Mon, Nov. 3, 2025
