Cairo:Top officials from Egypt and the United States engaged in discussions regarding developments in Sudan and efforts for a comprehensive political settlement to resolve the country's ongoing conflict, as reported by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Thursday.
According to Anadolu Agency – English, the conversation took place between Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Massad Boulos, a senior adviser to US President Donald Trump for Arab and African affairs, during a call on Wednesday. This interaction was part of the ongoing consultations and coordination between Cairo and Washington concerning regional issues of shared interest.
Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's commitment to Sudan's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity and highlighted the importance of maintaining its national institutions. He emphasized the necessity for increased regional and international efforts to achieve a political resolution that satisfies the Sudanese people's desires for security and stability.
Sudan has been embroiled in conflict since April 2023, with fighting between the country's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), resulting from disagreements over the integration of the two forces. This conflict has led to the deaths of tens of thousands and displaced 13 million people, exacerbating famine and a humanitarian crisis.
Discussions also extended to the situation in Libya, focusing on advancing the political process and addressing the country's divisions. Abdelatty stressed the significance of maintaining Libya's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, while also supporting the unification of its national institutions. He called for coordinated efforts at regional and international levels to assist Libyan parties in achieving a comprehensive and sustainable political settlement through a Libyan-led process.
The talks addressed maritime boundary delimitation according to international law, particularly under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, though details were not provided. Libya remains divided between two rival administrations, with the UN facilitating talks among Libyan parties to establish a consensual constitutional framework for simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections, aiming to conclude the transitional period and unify state institutions.