Ankara: Egypt considers the division of Sudan a 'red line,' the Egyptian foreign minister emphasized, underscoring the country's firm stance on the unity, stability, and territorial integrity of its neighboring North African country.
According to Anadolu Agency, the ongoing brutal conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 2023 has resulted in the loss of tens of thousands of lives and the displacement of millions. Badr Abdelatty, speaking to Al Sharq News, reiterated Egypt's "unwavering support for Sudan's national institutions," highlighting the country's deep concern over Sudan's unity and territorial integrity.
Abdelatty stated, "We are deeply concerned about Sudan's unity, its stability, and the integrity of its territories. This is a red line for us, and we cannot accept it under any circumstances." He further emphasized Egypt's position against any proposals aimed at creating parallel political structures, asserting full support for Sudan and its people.
Last month, the RSF and its allies sought to form a parallel government, with a political event held in Nairobi, Kenya. Abdelatty also commented on the situation in Gaza and US plans to displace Palestinians. He noted the evolving US stance, particularly remarks from US President Donald Trump, who stated that "nobody is expelling any Palestinians" from the enclave, a development welcomed by Egypt.
Abdelatty confirmed that a conference on the reconstruction of Gaza, which Cairo is set to host, is planned for late April. He expressed optimism about financial commitments from donor countries and noted Egypt's efforts to engage both Arab and non-Arab regional and international actors to support the reconstruction process.
The foreign minister highlighted the role of the private sector, including Palestinian businesses, Arab companies, and international firms from Trkiye, the US, and Europe, in the enclave's reconstruction. He mentioned that the summit will feature "innovative ideas and workshops focusing on specific issues related to rebuilding Gaza's infrastructure."
Trump has previously promoted plans to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries such as Egypt and Jordan, a proposal firmly rejected by both countries, as well as other Arab and European nations. In response, Arab leaders held an emergency summit in Cairo on March 4, unanimously rejecting any attempts to reconstruct Gaza through the forced displacement of its inhabitants.
The summit approved a comprehensive reconstruction plan for Gaza, expected to take five years and cost approximately $53 billion. A ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement has been in place in Gaza since January 19, halting Israel's war, which has resulted in over 48,500 Palestinian deaths, most of them women and children, and left the enclave in ruins.