Combined images of (From L to R) Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty, and Ambassador Mohieldin Salem, Sudan's newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Ahram.
In a statement on Friday, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said Abdelatty stressed the “deep-rooted fraternal and historical ties” between the two neighbours and pledged to strengthen cooperation “across all fields.”
Abdelatty also highlighted Egypt’s efforts to help end the war in Sudan and said Cairo remained committed to “a comprehensive, Sudanese-owned settlement” aimed at securing a ceasefire, launching an inclusive political process, and alleviating the suffering of the Sudanese people.
Both ministers agreed to maintain close communication in the coming period to advance bilateral relations.
New peace roadmap unveiled
Their conversation came hours after Egypt, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates unveiled a joint roadmap proposing a three-month humanitarian truce in Sudan, to be followed by a permanent ceasefire and a nine-month transition toward civilian-led governance.
The four countries said “there is no viable military solution to the conflict” and urged the warring parties to prioritise the welfare of the Sudanese people.
The proposal follows mounting backlash against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after it declared the formation of a government to administer Darfur, parts of Kordofan, and other areas under its control.
Observers said the move was aimed at cementing the RSF’s battlefield gains and positioning it for future negotiations, while Sudan’s official government in Khartoum denounced it as “fake” and a violation of sovereignty.
The African Union’s Peace and Security Council warned in July that it would not recognize the RSF administration, saying it threatened Sudan’s unity and risked entrenching partition.
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and several Western governments have echoed those concerns, insisting any settlement must be Sudanese-led and preserve the country’s territorial integrity.
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