Combined images of (From L to R) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor for Africa and to the US President on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs.
According to the Egyptian foreign ministry, the call addressed the latest regional developments of the ongoing military escalation, now in its fifth week. Abdelatty affirmed that prioritizing de-escalation and dialogue is the only option to spare the region the risks of sliding into widespread chaos.
He further reaffirmed to Boulos on Cairo’s position, calling for de-escalation and prioritizing the diplomatic track through negotiations.
The call comes amidst rapid military escalation in the Middle East as the US and Israel continue their war on Iran. The Islamic Republic, on the other hand, has retaliated by striking US military targets in different Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. In Lebanon, the Israeli occupation army has escalated its attacks on civilian infrastructure and started a ground invasion of the country since 2 March.
According to the Egyptian foreign ministry, the call also addressed the current situation in Sudan, where Abdelatty emphasized the need to preserve Sudan’s unity and territorial integrity. He also stressed the importance of supporting Sudan's national institutions, reaffirming Egypt’s rejection of the establishment of any parallel entities.
Additionally, Abdelatty underscored the importance of launching a fully Sudanese-owned political process to end the conflict. He expressed Egypt's view that a humanitarian truce is the preliminary step toward a lasting ceasefire. He also emphasized delivering humanitarian aid and alleviating the suffering of the Sudanese people.
During the call, the Egyptian FM condemned all violations against civilians in Sudan, describing them as a blatant breach of international humanitarian law. He urged that Sudanese civilians and infrastructure must be protected.
According to the Egyptian foreign ministry, Abdelatty and Boulos’ talks represent the ongoing communications and regular consultations between Egypt and the US.
Bilaterally, the two sides praised the depth of the strategic partnership between Egypt and the US and its mutual benefits for strengthening regional security and stability.
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