CAIRO – 28 April 2025: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, Chairman of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council at Al-Ittihadiya Palace on Monday.
The official spokesperson for the Presidency, Mohamed El-Shenawy, stated that the two sides held a closed-door session, followed by an expanded session with the participation of delegations from both countries.
Discussions focused on ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and Egypt's contribution to the reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in Sudan following the war, in addition to continuing joint projects in a number of vital areas, such as electrical interconnection, railways, trade, cultural exchange, and science, as well as cooperation in the fields of health, agriculture, industry, mining, and other areas.
The presidential spokesperson added that the consultations also addressed recent developments on the ground in Sudan and the progress made by the Sudanese Armed Forces in regaining control of the capital, Khartoum.
Both sides agreed on the need to intensify efforts to provide the necessary support and assistance to Sudanese residing in war zones.
The meeting also witnessed an exchange of views and perspectives on current regional situations, particularly in the Nile Basin and the Horn of Africa.
The two countries' visions coincided, given the close connection between the national security of both Egypt and Sudan. It was agreed to continue coordination and joint action to preserve the water security of both countries, reject unilateral measures in the Blue Nile Basin, and implement international law to achieve the common benefit of all brothers in the Nile Basin.
Mon, Apr. 28, 2025
