Egypt PM discusses Sudan reconstruction with Sudanese counterpart on UNGA sidelines

Ahram Online , Wednesday 24 Sep 2025

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with his Sudanese counterpart, Kamal El-Tayeb Idris, on Tuesday on the sidelines of the 80th General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, where they discussed reconstruction, stability, and strengthening bilateral relations.

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Madbouly welcomed the chance to meet his Sudanese counterpart again after their last encounter in Cairo in August.
 
During the meeting, PM Madbouly expressed hope that Sudan will soon achieve stability under the steady steps taken by the “Government of Hope” led by Idris.
 
According to a cabinet statement, Madbouly reaffirmed Egypt’s support for Sudan’s state institutions, especially the armed forces, and its efforts to preserve unity, protect resources, and ease the suffering of Sudanese citizens affected by the ongoing conflict.
 
He also highlighted Egypt’s diplomatic efforts to mobilize international support for Sudan, including contacts with members of the “Quad” group on Sudan.
 
Madbouly stated that Egypt is ready to engage state bodies and private companies in Sudan’s reconstruction, with a focus on key sectors such as electricity, water, health, and education, according to the statement.
 
He called for the quick activation of the joint Egyptian-Sudanese Reconstruction Working Group, which was agreed upon in February, to coordinate projects on the ground.
 
Moreover, Madbouly stressed the need to boost trade and investment ties between the two nations.
 
Plans include holding the second Egypt-Sudan Business Forum before the end of the year, convening the joint trade committee in Cairo, and organizing a visit by a Sudanese Investment Ministry delegation to benefit from Egypt’s experience in attracting investment.
 
For his part, Idris thanked Egypt for its continued support and conveyed greetings from General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, to President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi.
 
He outlined his government’s reconstruction plans and stressed the importance of coordination with Egypt, especially in infrastructure and urban development.
 
The Sudanese premier also voiced eagerness to host Madbouly in Khartoum in the near future.
 
A joint statement issued on 12 September by Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States renewed international focus on Sudan’s crisis. 
 
It outlined a roadmap calling for a three-month humanitarian truce, a permanent ceasefire, and a nine-month transition to a civilian-led government.
 
The statement stressed that the military path is not the solution for Sudan’s war and warned of its threat to international peace and security.
 
It urged all warring parties to agree on an immediate truce to ease humanitarian suffering and to work toward a political settlement leading to civilian rule.
 
The statement also warned against allowing groups linked to the Muslim Brotherhood to shape Sudan’s future.
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