The meeting, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cairo, brought together senior representatives from regional and international partners to address the escalating crisis in Sudan and its wider regional impact.
Participants included Ramtane Lamamra, personal envoy of the UN secretary-general for Sudan; Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Abdelkader Hussein Omar; Senior Adviser to the US President for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos; UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan; and Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Walid Al-Khuraiji, along with representatives from Germany, Turkey, Norway, Qatar, the United Kingdom, China, Russia, France, Iraq, and Angola.
The European Union, the League of Arab States, the African Union, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) were also represented, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.
In his remarks, Abdelatty warned that the ongoing fighting in Sudan poses grave risks to regional peace and security, particularly for neighbouring countries, the Horn of Africa, and the Red Sea region, stressing the urgency of coordinated international and regional action to halt the bloodshed.
He reiterated that Egypt’s position, set out clearly in the 18 December presidential statement, rests on preserving Sudan’s unity and territorial integrity, rejecting any attempt to divide the country, and safeguarding Sudanese state institutions.
Abdelatty said Egypt’s commitment to peace and stability in Sudan has been reflected in practical initiatives, notably the Sudan Neighbours Initiative launched in July 2023, which called for an immediate ceasefire, inclusive political consultations, and unimpeded humanitarian access.
He noted Egypt’s ongoing engagement across multiple tracks, including the International Quad and the expanded African Union mechanism.
He emphasized Egypt’s determination to work within the International Quad to secure a comprehensive humanitarian truce that could lead to a sustainable ceasefire, alongside the launch of an inclusive, Sudanese-led political process.
In this context, he highlighted Cairo’s hosting of Sudanese political and civil forces during “Cairo Dialogue I” in July 2024.
The foreign minister stressed that ending the war requires an urgent humanitarian truce followed by a lasting ceasefire and a comprehensive political process that preserves state institutions and prevents the emergence of parallel entities.
He reaffirmed Egypt’s full solidarity with Sudan and urged the international community and donor countries to honour their humanitarian commitments amid a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation.
Statements from participating delegations echoed the need to intensify regional and international efforts to support a ceasefire, protect civilians, ensure the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid, and advance an inclusive political process that preserves Sudan’s unity, territorial integrity, and the aspirations of its people for security and stability.
Earlier on Wednesday, Sudan was also discussed in separate talks between Boulos and President Abdel-Fatah El-Sisi, as well as Abdelatty.
The talks with the US senior adviser also reviewed the state of Egyptian-US relations and key regional files, including the Horn of Africa and Libya, as well as prospects for boosting economic cooperation.
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