According to a presidential statement, President El-Sisi highlighted Egypt’s regional and international efforts to help end the war in Sudan and ease humanitarian suffering.
The meeting, attended by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and delegations from both countries, reflected the close ties between Egypt and Sudan, as well as Cairo’s continued support for Sudan’s stability, the presidency stated.
Idris expressed his appreciation for Egypt’s support across various sectors.
The two sides also exchanged views on regional developments and stressed the need for continued coordination and consultation on issues of mutual interest, the presidency added.
Since April 2023, Sudan has been gripped by a civil war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has killed tens of thousands, displaced around 11 million people, and triggered one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
Egypt has consistently affirmed its support for Sudan’s unity since the conflict began, rejecting any attempt to divide the country, establish parallel authorities, or undermine state institutions.
Cairo has also opposed recognition of breakaway entities and stressed that Sudan’s resources must not be exploited amid the instability.
On the diplomatic front, Egypt has participated in several mediation efforts aimed at securing a ceasefire, including the Quad mechanism, which comprises the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, which seeks to achieve a comprehensive humanitarian truce and establish safe corridors for aid delivery.
Cairo hosted the fifth consultative meeting on enhancing coordination of peace initiatives for Sudan in January and has supported UN-led efforts to advance a humanitarian truce.
On the humanitarian front, Cairo has facilitated the entry of aid into Sudan and received large numbers of Sudanese displaced by the war.
Egypt has also called for expanded UN humanitarian operations, particularly in severely affected regions such as Darfur and Kordofan.
Last week, Ihab Awad, Egypt’s permanent representative to the United Nations, called for accountability for violations committed during the war and warned against external interference, saying third-party training of RSF forces in eastern Sudan was enabling the militia to continue attacks.
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