Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty speaks during a meeting with Senate members. Photo: Egyptian Foreign Ministry
Speaking during a meeting of the Senate’s Human Rights and Social Solidarity Committee on Thursday, FM Abdelatty outlined Egypt’s red lines, citing the “Sirte–Jufra line in Libya” as a key threshold tied to national security.
He reiterated Egypt’s firm stance on Gaza, emphasizing the “categorical rejection of forced displacement,” the “refusal to divide Gaza,” and opposition to “separating the Gaza Strip from the West Bank.”
Abdelatty also stressed that preserving Sudan’s unity constitutes another red line, expressing hope that the coming period could see progress toward ending the conflict.
He described the war as involving the “systematic destruction of Sudanese state institutions” and causing “deep suffering on the Sudanese people.”
Moreover, the minister highlighted Egypt’s water security as an existential issue, saying, “There can be no life and no existence without water.”
He added that Egypt cannot remain silent or show leniency regarding its water rights. “Not a single drop can be relinquished. This matter is governed by clear presidential directives,” he stressed.
Last week, the Egyptian presidency warned that any breach of red lines affecting Sudan’s unity, territorial integrity, or state institutions would directly threaten Egypt’s national security. It stressed that Cairo retains the right to take all necessary measures under international law and a joint defence agreement with Sudan.
In its statement, the presidency said Egypt categorically rejects any attempts to divide Sudan, create parallel authorities, or undermine its state institutions, describing such actions as unacceptable and destabilizing for the region.
The statement also emphasized that Egypt’s national security is closely tied to Sudan’s stability, noting that continued attacks on Sudanese institutions and resources pose a direct risk to Egypt and the wider region.
The presidency reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to diplomatic efforts to achieve a ceasefire, relieve humanitarian suffering, and preserve the Sudanese state, while warning that violations of these red lines would compel Egypt to act to protect its core interests.
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