Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met with Senior Advisor to the US President on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos on Wednesday, to discuss US-Egyptian bilateral relations and a number of regional issues, most significantly developments in Sudan, Libya, and the Horn of Africa.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Tamim Khallaf, stated that the meeting reflects the shared appreciation of the deep strategic partnership between both nations, pointing out that it is the cornerstone for security and stability in the region.
Abdelatty and Boulos stressed the importance of continuous coordination and discussion of regional issues of shared concern.
Abdelatty praised President Trump’s effort in resolving conflicts around the world, especially his decisive role in the Gaza ceasefire.
Boulos in turn praised the pivotal and pioneering role Egypt plays in the Middle East and Africa, lauding President Sisi’s constant efforts in promoting peace and stability in the region.
The meeting also addressed economic partnership between Egypt and the US as a main pillar of bilateral relations between both nations.
Abdelatty stressed the importance of enhancing economic, commercial, and investment cooperation, and proceeding with preparations for the second Egyptian-American economic forum.
The meeting addressed developments in Sudan, where Abdelatty reaffirmed the unwavering Egyptian stance on the stability and territorial integrity of Sudan and its national institutions.
He stressed the importance of joining efforts to reach a humanitarian truce and a ceasefire that would pave the way to launch a complete political process in the nation, stressing the importance of increasing humanitarian aid.
He reiterated that Egypt continues to send humanitarian support to the Sudanese people.
The meeting also included discussions about the fifth Sudan Consultative Group meeting hosted by Cairo, which Boulos is scheduled to attend.
Regarding the Horn of Africa, Abdelatty reasserted that Israel’s recognition of the so called “Somaliland” breaks international law, violates the sovereignty and integrity of Somalian territory, and undermines the region’s stability.
On Libya, Abdelatty stressed that Egypt remains firm on the necessity of maintaining the territorial integrity and stability of the nation, and rejecting any foreign intervention or military presence there.
He said that there must be a Libyan-Libyan solution that fulfills the Libyan people’s ambitions and maintains their sovereignty.
He reasserted the importance of advancing the political process in Libya to a pathway that leads to presidential and parliamentary elections, in parallel, as soon as possible, and the withdrawal of foreign powers and mercenaries from Libya in order to achieve stability.
