The discussions underscored Egypt’s firm position on safeguarding its water interests under international law, while advancing cooperative frameworks with Nile Basin countries to achieve mutual benefit and regional stability.
The high-level talks also reflected the wide scope of Egypt-US coordination across the African continent, including conflict resolution, humanitarian relief, economic development, and environmental sustainability.
The meeting was co-chaired by Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Senior Advisor to the US President for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos, with the participation of US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Michael J. Rigas.
It also covered developments in Sudan, Libya, the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, and the Great Lakes region, as well as ways to enhance political, security, and economic cooperation.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ambassador Tamim Khalaf said both sides praised the “strategic partnership” between Cairo and Washington, describing it as a cornerstone of stability in the Middle East and Africa.
They also agreed to strengthen cooperation in political, economic, and security fields and to maintain the dialogue as a formal mechanism for policy coordination.
During the meeting, FM Abdelatty commended US President Donald Trump’s role in brokering the Gaza ceasefire, calling it “a decisive step” toward ending conflicts worldwide, including in Africa.
He stated that Egypt is eager to collaborate closely with Washington on peacebuilding and post-conflict recovery, citing national institutions such as the Egyptian Agency for Partnership for Development and the Cairo International Centre for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping, and Peacebuilding.
Cairo also aims to expand triangular partnerships with the US and African countries focused on development and investment, he added.
O Sudan, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s support for its unity and institutions, noting Cairo’s participation in the Quad Mechanism on Sudan.
He called for an immediate ceasefire as a step toward an inclusive political process and the opening of humanitarian corridors to address the “dire humanitarian crisis,” condemning recent “blatant violations” in El-Fasher.
On Libya, Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s rejection of foreign interference and called for the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries.
He stressed the need for a Libyan-led process leading to simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections “as soon as possible.”
The talks also covered the Great Lakes region, with Abdelatty affirming Egypt’s support for efforts to end the conflict in eastern Congo and implement the Washington Peace Agreement between the DRC and Rwanda, signed earlier this year.
He stated that Egypt is ready to contribute its expertise to the process and engage under the African Union’s auspices, emphasizing the need to address the root causes of conflict and promote development to sustain peace.
Regarding the Sahel region, Abdelatty called for “a comprehensive approach” to counter extremism, combining military action with social, economic, and educational measures.
He referred to his recent tour of West Africa and the outcomes of Egypt’s Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development, which addressed regional peacebuilding priorities.
He also underscored the importance of continued dialogue with donor countries to sustain development and humanitarian programmes in the Sahel.
On the Horn of Africa, FM Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s rejection of “destabilizing policies,” emphasizing respect for national sovereignty and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
He voiced Egypt’s support for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and stressed the need to consolidate its security achievements.
For his part, Boulos expressed appreciation for the strong ties between Egypt and the United States, commending Cairo’s role in promoting peace, security, and stability in Africa and the Middle East, as well as its efforts in conflict resolution and regional development.
He reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to maintaining close coordination with Egypt to advance shared interests and strengthen their long-standing strategic partnership.
The Egypt-US Strategic Dialogue is one of the oldest frameworks for institutional coordination between the two countries, dating back to the late 1990s when both sides sought to expand cooperation beyond military and security ties.
The dialogue serves as a high-level mechanism for reviewing all aspects of bilateral relations, including political and economic cooperation, security coordination, regional diplomacy, and development partnerships.
Historically, the forum has been held periodically rather than annually, depending on regional circumstances and leadership priorities.
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